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The health effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) include a range of potential risks such as exposure to toxic chemicals, the possibility of increased likelihood of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and concerns about their possible role in cancer development. Upon their introduction, there were marketing claims that they were a ...
The long-term effects of vaping are not fully understood, but emerging evidence cites cardiovascular disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as possible health risks. Despite the ...
Vaping has an immediate effect on how well the user’s blood vessels work, even if the e-cigarette doesn’t contain nicotine, according to new research. The research – which has not been ...
Scientists do not know how harmful e-cigarettes are over the long-term [13] [14] because it is hard to separate the effects of vaping from the effects of smoking when so many people both vape and smoke. [note 4] [15] E-cigarettes have not been used widely enough or for long enough to be sure. [16] [17] [18]
Its physiological effects stem from the stimulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which are located throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems. [56] The α4β2 nicotinic receptor subtype is the main nicotinic receptor subtype. [57] Nicotine activates brain receptors which produce sedative as well as pleasurable effects. [58]
Alex Martin, an eye health expert from Eyebot, says vaping may pose serious risks. Research shows that chemicals in vaping can damage the surface of the eye, disrupt tear film quality, harm the ...
Vaping-associated pulmonary injury (VAPI), [4] also known as vaping-associated lung injury (VALI) [1] or e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (E/VALI), [2] [a] is an umbrella term, [15] [16] used to describe lung diseases associated with the use of vaping products that can be severe and life-threatening. [3]
Avoid vaping in front of young children, since eCigarettes and their components often look very attractive to young children because they are bright and colorful, and the scents of the flavored ...