In the United States, it is estimated that more than one in 20 people uses an electronic cigarette. If vaping is generally considered less risky than conventional cigarettes, scientists from the NYU Langone Health in New York believe that it could be more harmful for certain parts of the body, because of the way in which they are consumed. Explanations.
As there is no combustion, the electronic cigarette would be less toxic for the body. But it contains other products that make it harmful in its own way. On the other hand, the researchers point out that to really estimate the risks of e-cigarettes, we must not only be interested in the consequences on the lungs, but also on the entire consumer journey. However, e-cigarette smokers tend to spit out smoke through their nose.
Higher levels of inflammation in vapers’ noses
In fact, out of 123 vapers and 122 classic smokers studied, the scientists observed that 63% of vapers exhaled through their nose, compared to 22% of smokers. This suggests that the e-cigarette would expose more to harmful effects in the nose and sinuses. Another study by the same team revealed the presence of inflammatory cells in the nostrils, levels 10 times higher in vapers than in smokers.
To assess the level of safety of the electronic cigarette, scientists from NYU Langone Health in New York point out that it takes a necessary step back.
Source: NYU Langone Health
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