There is still a lot of science to be learned about the ills of vaping. The bottom line is that no tobacco products, inclusive of E-Cigarettes, are safe and with no health consequences.
E-Cigarettes contain nicotine which is highly addictive and is a danger for mothers with developing fetuses.
Aerosol (smoke from E-Cigarettes) can contain dangerous substances which are cancer causing chemicals and tiny particles which are inhaled deep into the lungs.
Acute nicotine exposure can be toxic or fatal depending upon the amount and/or age and size of the child who swallows, breathes or absorbs vaping liquids via their skin or eyes. Eighty-plus percent of calls to the U.S. Poison Control Centers for E-Cigarettes are for children under age five. And, additional harm would be due to youth because their brains are still developing; brain development is ongoing until the age of 25. Youngsters can manifest signs of nicotine addiction well before regular or daily use, even. Adolescents use of E-Cigarettes can do damage to the parts of the brain that can control “attention, learning, mood and impulse control.” Teenagers using E-Cigarettes may be at risk for future addiction to even harsher drugs. Vaping can also be a likely conduit to regular cigarette use as adults.
The aerosol contains heavy metals such as nickel, tin and lead, and these tiny particles are easily inhaled very deep into the lungs. There is a chemical called diacetylmorphine that is linked to a serious lung disease. This is a volatile organic compound that isn’t dangerous in “gut processing,” but causes harm in being processed by the lungs.
E-Cigarettes have fewer chemicals than regular cigarettes, but this still doesn’t render them into a “safe” category. Scientists are still learning about the immediate and long-term effects of vaping.
“Dual use” refers to use of both E-Cigarettes and regular cigarettes. Dual use is not an effective way to safeguard health. It would result in greater exposure to toxins and worse respiratory health outcomes than using either product alone.
Some people using E-Cigarettes have reported seizures; these reports have come from youth or young adults. The E-Cigarette damage is not confined to health concerns merely from smoking them, but rather and additionally, from the batteries exploding or catching fire during the charging process. Anyone can report health or safety issues about tobacco products or E-Cigarettes to the FDA Safety Reporting Portal.
Signs of nicotine addiction include craving nicotine, not being able to stop usage, and lastly, developing a tolerance (requiring more to be satiated). Nicotine addiction can affect family relationships, school and work performance as well as interfere with many other activities.
Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are:
1) Feeling irritable, jumpy, restless or anxious
2) Feeling sad or “down”
3) Having insomnia
4) Not being able to concentrate
5) Feeling hungry
6) Craving nicotine
Withdrawal symptoms DO fade over time as the body gets used to not having nicotine. The most common reason given for the youth smoking E-Cigarettes is: “I am feeling anxious, stressed or depressed.” Nicotine addiction or withdrawal contributes to these feelings or exaggerates them. If E- Cigarettes are used to relieve the stated symptoms, this will only lead to a cycle of nicotine addiction.
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