"Not a few Vape users who believe that the product is safer than ordinary cigarettes. Although the chemical content in the vape is less, but this electric cigarette is also at risk of causing a series of diseases in the body.
"Vapepe or electric cigarettes seem to be very crowded among millennials and generation Z. This electric cigarette is usually known as an alternative to safer smoking. Some smokers switch to using vape because they are tempted by such claims.
In fact, the fact also contains nicotine and other substances contained in vape liquid (e-liquid). Well, these toxic substances can cause problems in the body. So, what are the effects of vape addiction to body health?
Vape and substances
When compared to vape cigarette smoke does have more than 7,000 chemicals, which are many of which are poisonous, and about 70 other chemicals can cause cancer.
However, unfortunately according to the American Heart Association (AHA), both cigarettes and vape no have a positive impact on the human body. Because, e-liquid in vape has substances that are harmful to the body, namely:
- Nicotine, addictive and dangerous substances found in cigarettes and other tobacco products.
- Acetaldehyde and formaldehyde that are carcinogenic can cause cancer.
- Acrolein, diacetyl and diethylene glycol, chemicals that can cause lung disease.
- THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), a chemical in marijuana (marijuana) that makes the "high" effect.
- Vitamin E acetate, a chemical that can trigger lung injury.
- Heavy metals such as nickel, tin, lead and cadmium.
- Small particles (ultrafins) which if inhaled can enter deep into the lungs.
- Back to the question above, what are the effects of vape addiction that we need to be aware of?
The impact of vape addiction for the body
Although vape contains many dangerous chemicals, it seems that there are still many people who underestimate the negative effects of this unhealthy lifestyle.
You should be careful because behind the addictive taste vape contains various negative impacts for the body, including the following:
1. Popcorn lung
"Popcorn lung" or can also be called bronchiolitis obliterans (BO), is a rare condition caused by lung damage so that the airways narrow. The substance that causes this disease is diacetyl. Diacetyl is often added to a scented e-liquid to increase taste.
Inhaling Diacetyl causes inflammation and can cause permanent scarring in the smallest branch of the airways, or called bronchioles. If inflammation occurs in the bronchioles it will cause difficulty breathing.
Until now there has been no treatment that can cure popcorn lung totally. Well, Popcorn Lung can be detected from symptoms like the following:
- Cough.
- The high voice that was heard when breathing.
- Chest pain.
- Hard to breathe.
2. Pneumonia Lipoid
Lipoid pneumonia is a phenomenon when fatty acids enter the lungs. Lipoid pneumonia occurs due to inhaling oily substances contained in e-liquid vape, which triggers inflammatory responses in the lungs. Symptoms of lipoid pneumonia include:
- Chronic cough.
- Hard to breathe.
- Coughing up blood or mucus mixed with blood.
Well, recently there was a male phenomenon in the state of Indiana, United States, which experienced endless bloody coughing. After being investigated, the man experienced pneumonia caused by inhaling the vape for too long.
3. Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (collapsed lungs)
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax, or collapsed lungs (collapse), occur when there is a hole in the lungs where oxygen comes out. Smoking and vaping can increase the risk of lung collapse. Signs of collapse lungs can be detected as follows:
- Sharp chest or shoulder pain.
- Hard to breathe.
- Hard to breath.
4. Influence mental behavior and health
Vape clearly contains nicotine which is an addictive substance. When someone is addicted to nicotine and tries to stop using it, their bodies and brains must be accustomed to not having nicotine.
Well, this is what can have an impact on one's mood and behavior. For example to be easily angry, restless, feel anxious or depressed, difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, and craving nicotine.
Meanwhile in adolescents, if they are addicted to nicotine in vape, they will tend to easily feel stressed.
5. Affects dental health and gums
The main negative impact of vaping is to cause the risk of lung disease. However, besides that vaping also affects dental health and gums.
According to a study reported in 2018 found that the aerosol exposure to the vape can make the tooth surface more vulnerable to the development of bacteria. Other studies also state that vaping can trigger irritation of the gums, mouth and throat.
That was some of the negative impacts arising from Vape addiction. Hope it is useful..
Reference:
- John Hopkins Medicine. Accessed in 2023. What does vaping do to your lungs?
- Cleveland Clinic. Accessed in 2023. vaping (e-cigarettes).
- CDC. Accessed in 2023. Quick Facts on the Risks of E-Cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults.
- Healthline. Accessed in 2023. Is Vaping Bad For You? And 12 other faqs.
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