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5 health problems caused by e-cigarettes including popcorn lung disease

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Posted by Fatima Khalil

Friday, March 10, 2023 at 07:00 AM

Many people think that Electronic smoking As an alternative to traditional cigarettes, it paves the way to reduce their consumption or give up smoking altogether, but on the contrary, a study conducted by several health organizations has revealed that electronic smoking is harmful to your health. According to “Times of India” website, know about 5 health hazards of smoking.

5 Health Hazards of E-cigarettes

1- Popcorn lung disease

Diacetyl, found in some e-cigarettes, has been linked to a rare lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans.

Shortness of breath, shortness of breath, and chest tightness are symptoms of popcorn lung, and these symptoms can worsen over time if ignored.

2- Damage to the heart and blood vessels

Several studies may raise the alarm about cardiovascular diseases associated with vaping, and regular vaping has been shown to destabilize the cardiovascular system by increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure.

Electronic smoking – vaping – can combine with nicotine in the body, which affects blood pressure levels. Over time, electronic smoking and smoking sessions can lead to narrowing of blood vessels.

3- Cancer risk

Depending on your diet, lifestyle and the level of pollution in the area where you live, vaping can increase your risk of developing malignant tumors in your body.

Long-term exposure to highly toxic compounds in the body and many harmful chemicals found in e-cigarettes can be fatal.

Vaping habit can increase the risk of cancer including mouth cancer, tongue cancer and throat cancer.

4- Lung problems

Inhalation of vaporized chemicals can cause lung inflammation and lung damage over time.

People who enjoy vaping can spread life-threatening diseases such as bronchitis, asthma and other respiratory disorders.

5- Nicotine addiction

Almost all vaping liquids contain nicotine, a drug that can adversely affect your heart health..Continuous vaping every day can be addictive.Nicotine use is known to cause long-term health problems.



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