The Harms of Vaping by Christian James https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3 en-us 2020-01-08 16:40:47 UTC 2025-04-10 16:52:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f32c.png Vaping has risks, regardless of what you vape. Starting to use e-cigarettes, or switching from cigarettes to e-cigarettes, increases your risk of devastating health effects. The safest option, according to the American Cancer Society, is to avoid both vaping and smoking altogether. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429033413 2020-01-08 16:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429033413 The authors of a 2019 review point out that e-liquid aerosols contain particulates, oxidizing agents, aldehydes, and nicotine. When inhaled, these aerosols most likely affect the heart and circulatory system. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429035574 2020-01-08 16:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429035574 A 2019 study assessed data from a nationwide survey of nearly 450,000 participants and found no significant association between e-cigarette use and heart disease.However, they did find that people who smoked both conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes were more likely to have heart disease. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429037247 2020-01-08 16:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429037247 A 2018 report from the National Academies Press (NAP) found significant evidence that taking a puff from a nicotine e-cigarette triggers an increase in heart rate. The authors also described moderate evidence suggesting that taking a puff from an e-cigarette increases blood pressure. Both could affect heart health over the long term. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429037618 2020-01-08 16:56:59 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429037618 Some studies suggest that vaping may have negative effects on the lungs, but more research is needed.In particular, a 2015 study examined the effects of flavored e-juices on both human lung cells and lung cells in mice.The researchers reported a number of adverse effects on both types of cells, including toxicity, oxidation, and inflammation. However, these results aren’t necessarily generalizable to vaping in real life. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429559606 2020-01-09 16:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429559606 A 2018 study assessed the lung function of 10 people who had never smoked cigarettes immediately after vaping fluids either with or without nicotine.The researchers concluded that vaping both with and without nicotine disrupts normal lung function in otherwise healthy people.However, this study had a small sample size, which means the results may not apply to everyone. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429560723 2020-01-09 16:38:54 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429560723 The same 2018 report from the NAP found that there’s some evidence that e-cigarette exposure has adverse effects on the respiratory system, but that additional studies are required to understand the extent to which vaping contributes to respiratory diseases.Finally, lung health effects are not expected to be seen for 20 to 30 years. This is why it took as long as it did for the negative health effects of cigarettes to be widely recognized. The full magnitude of effects of toxic e-cigarette ingredients may not be known for another 3 decades. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429561064 2020-01-09 16:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429561064 Vaping appears to have a number of negative effects on oral health.For instance, a 2018 study reported that exposure to e-cigarette aerosol makes teeth surfaces more prone to developing bacteria. The authors concluded that vaping may increase the risk of cavities.Another study from 2016 suggests that vaping is associated with gum inflammation, a known factor in the development of periodontal diseases.Similarly, a 2014 review reported that vaping may trigger irritation in the gums, mouth, and throat.Finally, the same NAP report from 2018 concluded there’s some evidence that both nicotine and nicotine-free e-cigarettes can damage oral cells and tissues in people who don’t smoke cigarettes. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429561883 2020-01-09 16:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429561883 The 2018 report from NAP found substantial evidence that vaping causes cell dysfunction, oxidative stress, and damage to DNA.Some of these cellular changes have been linked to the development of cancer over the long term, though there’s currently no evidence to suggest that vaping causes cancer.Vaping may also have specific adverse effects on certain groups, particularly young people.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Trusted Source report that vaping with nicotine can permanently affect brain development in people under the age of 25.It’s possible that we don’t yet know all the physical effects of vaping. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429563087 2020-01-09 16:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429563087 The long-term effects of smoking cigarettes are well-documented, and include an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and lung cancer.According to the CDC cigarette smoking causes nearly 1 out of every 5 deaths in the United States.Vaping might appear to be a less risky choice for people who are trying to quit smoking. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks involved, even if the vape liquid is nicotine-free.There is limited evidence to date of the long-term effects of vaping, because we know the lung effects of vaping will take decades to develop. But based on the experience with cigarettes, similar adverse health effects including COPD, heart disease, and cancer can be expected. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429564911 2020-01-09 16:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429564911 Secondhand exposure to e-cigarette vapor is said to be less toxic than secondhand exposure to cigarette smoke. However, secondhand vapor is still a form of air pollution that probably poses health risks.According to the 2018 NAP report, secondhand vapor contains nicotine, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at concentrations that are above recommended levels.More research needs to be done to understand the long-term health effects of secondhand exposure to e-cigarette vapor. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429566359 2020-01-09 16:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429566359 If you vape Marijuana, side effects can include:impaired coordination, impaired memory, difficulties problem-solving, nausea and vomiting, increased heart rate, dependence in the long term. There’s almost no research on the side effects of vaping CBD. However, some reported side effects of using CBD oil include: fatigue, irritability, nausea. These side effects tend to be mild. Marijuana and CBD e-liquids usually contain other chemicals, such as base liquids or flavoring agents. They may cause side effects similar to those of nicotine-free e-cigarettes. 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429567406 2020-01-09 16:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429567406 453461 https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429573084 2020-01-09 16:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/453461/sda4jfodhux3/wish/429573084