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According to Drugs.com,Vaping involves inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an e-cigarette (EC) or similar device (such as a vape pen or MOD). Dr, Tsai and Co- Host Jennifer Banmiller agree that some the common side effects that can affect both adults, teens, and children included:
Other side effects, such as a fast heartbeat (tachycardia), high blood pressure, and possibly seizures have been linked to high levels of nicotine. Accord to Thoracic Specialist Dr. Wilson Tsai tens are also most likely to be drawn to vaping due to the flavors and additives (THC) and are a high risk of having major lung problems, such as lung failure, fluid in the lungs, popcorn lung, permeant damage that requires life long treatments. during the heating and vaporizing process some EC liquids release formaldehyde, a possible carcinogen.
nicotine, especially from a Vape or e-cigarette are toxic to children and pets. All Nicotine products should be kept away from and out of reach of children and pets. Drinking, sniffing, or even accidentally touching the liquid in ECs can cause poisoning according to Drugs.com.
For more information about vaping, see here.
Carmen Fookes, BPharm, Drugs.com-Last updated on Nov 14, 2022.
Dr. Wilson Tsai, Hive80.com
Jennifer Stanich-Banmiller, Periscope Group, Hive 80
