Electronic Cigarettes can lead to respiratory problems like shortness of breath and coughing because of harmful chemicals present in the vapour being inhaled by the person.
Vaping can also damage the lungs by decreasing lung function, causing lung inflammation and irreversible lung diseases like bronchiolitis obliterans, which is also called "popcorn lung."
There can also be adverse effects of vaping on the cardiovascular system, which include hypertension and an increased risk of heart disease. The chemicals found in e-cigarette vapour can cause the narrowing of blood vessels.
The highly addictive nicotine is present in most of the e-cigarettes. It can have different negative consequences on health, like anxiety and stress.
The use of e-cigarettes also interferes with brain development during adolescence and can cause long-term cognitive and behavioural issues.
Harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, acrolein, and acetaldehyde are present in e-cigarette vapour which causes cancer and other serious health problems.
The immune system weakens due to vaping and makes people more vulnerable to respiratory infections like pneumonia and bronchitis.
People using e-cigarettes can also experience allergic reactions because of its ingredients which lead to symptoms like itching, skin rashes and respiratory distress.
E-cigarette vapour contains heavy metals like chromium, nickel and lead which are toxic to the body.
E-cigarettes, similar to traditional cigarettes, emit secondhand vapour which can be harmful to bystanders and cause respiratory issues in people.
2018