For many years, doctors have been sounding warnings about the dangers associated with cigarette smoking. There have been alternatives over the years, such as chewing tobacco and today, vaping.
Many people switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping, feeling that it is a better idea for their health. In reality, the chemicals you are taking into your body when you vape have some serious possible consequences.
Vaping is still relatively new, so nobody knows the long-term consequences to our health. According to the NHS, however, there are many horrible stories out there associated with the habit.
This includes a man who became addicted to vaping and was given a 1% chance of survival. In another story, a 17-year-old had to have part of her lung removed after vaping the equivalent of 400 cigarettes per week.
There is some science associated with vaping but it is still lagging behind the science associated with cigarette smoking. One thing that we do know, nicotine is involved so it is highly addictive.
According to the NHS: “Research on vaping related harm is rapidly developing. Current evidence suggests vapes are less harmful than smoking tobacco products, but they aren’t risk free.
“Most vapes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. They also often contain other ingredients like propylene glycol, glycerine and flavourings.”
There is now a video available on YouTube that shows what the chemicals do after they enter your body from vaping. It’s uncomfortable to watch, but important for anybody who is interested in their health.
The Infographics Show created this educational video that shows the chemicals targeting the lungs and how they build up on the mucus, causing a disruption to the oxygen intake.
When the chemicals are in the body, they have an effect on the cilia and the lungs, and it can take weeks to recover.
Cilia damage could lead to additional infections and illnesses according to some medical professionals.
In a scientific study from 2023, 4.6% of middle school-aged students and 10% of high school-age students have used vapes or e-cigarettes. In the US, this is the equivalent of 2.13 million students.