The problem with the e-cigarette? There has been little study on its chronic health effects. Thus, researchers are rising in all directions with opposing arguments. One day, the tool would allowstop smoking and would not be not contraindicated and another day, e-cigarette liquids would wreak havoc on consumers’ lungs …
The e-cigarette, a concentrate of chemicals
This week, research published in theAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care shows that adolescents exposed to e-cigarette vapor are twice as likely to suffer from respiratory symptoms such as persistent cough, bronchitis, congestion and phlegm.
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California were even more alarmed that young people who had vaped for more than 30 days showed an 85% higher risk of suffering from these symptoms than teenagers who had vaped for more than 30 days. had never tried.
“Electronic cigarettes are known to deliver chemicals that are toxic to the lungs, including oxidizing metals, glycerol vapor, flavoring compounds and nicotine,” explained lead author Dr Rob McConnell.
Young people who vape are more likely to smoke tobacco
Vaping is increasingly popular among teenagers. The use of electronic cigarettes would have tripled in 2014 among high school students, even though the consumption of traditional cigarettes would have decreased.
A recent study also showed that young people who used electronic cigarettes were 10 times more likely to smoke regular cigarettes afterwards.
Regulations that ban smoking could actually make people quit
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of electronic cigarettes to people under the age of 18. In California, you have to be 21 to buy one!
“Our results suggest that these regulations and an environment that discourages initiation of any product containing tobacco or nicotine may reduce the burden of chronic respiratory symptoms in young people,” said Dr. McConnell. However, because e- cigarettes are relatively new, more study is needed to fully understand their long-term effects. “
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