What are 5 health effects of vaping?

Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients, including:

• ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs.
• flavorants such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease.
• volatile organic compounds.
• heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead.

What health issues does vaping cause?

But what is clear is that e-cigarettes have been found to have chemicals and particles that have been linked experimentally to lung disease, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Vaping can also cause lung inflammation, which has been linked to chronic lung disease as well.

Can vaping cause permanent damage?

Breathing in the harmful chemicals from vaping products can cause irreversible (cannot be cured) lung damage, lung disease and, in some cases, death. Some chemicals in vaping products can also cause cardiovascular disease and biological changes that are associated with cancer development.

What are the side effects of vaping on your body?

Coughing. Headaches. Dizziness or headrush. Weight loss/gain. Nausea. Tired and fatigued. Chest pain from vaping. Although vapes are not medical devices, side effects for the user may occur. But these side effects are not a given.

Do vapes contain heavy metals that cause cancer?

A recent study published by researchers at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) found that, just as in cigarettes, vape e-liquids and aerosols contain many cancer-causing heavy metals. While the actual heavy metals differ between cigarettes and vapes, each significantly increases the users’ overall cancer risk. 1

How safe is vaping?

They create more vapor and deliver more chemicals. So how safe is vaping? Studies suggest nicotine vaping may be less harmful than traditional cigarettes when people who regularly smoke switch to them as a complete replacement. But nicotine vaping could still damage your health.

Is secondhand vape bad for You?

The U.S. Surgeon General has concluded that secondhand vape is an aerosol that contains a mixture of dangerous chemicals, including heavy metals. 20 Learn more about secondhand vape exposure here. Don’t let the tobacco industry fool you – using a vape device is hazardous to your health.