“The language of the vaper” is a little-known but very real phenomenon that marks e-cigarette smokers. Focus on this worrying symptom.
- The electronic cigarette is a way to stop smoking.
- But its use is associated with harmful effects on heart and lung health.
- Smoker’s tongue, which is characterized by a loss of taste, is also a symptom of using this device.
The number of ex-daily smokers who stopped smoking for more than six months and who believe that vaping helped them quit smoking was estimated at around 700,000 people in 2017, since the arrival of e-cigarettes on the market. market in France, according to Public Health France.
E-cigarette smokers: the “vaper’s language is no longer a nuisance”
The electronic cigarette is therefore one of the ways to quit smoking, but it is not without health risks. In the long term, its use could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrhythmias and would also harmful to the lungs.
Less serious, e-cigarettes can also promote a lesser known symptom: vaper’s tongue. This phenomenon is characterized by a loss of taste, especially when the person vapes or shortly after.
“Vaper’s tongue itself is not dangerous in itself – it is more of an annoyance than a serious health risk, explains dental expert Dr Rhona Eskander to Stylist UK. Although this can be frustrating, it generally does not pose a direct health hazard.”
E-cigarette smokers: l“vaper’s tongue” may hide a more serious problem
Vaper’s language does not affect all e-cigarette users. It depends on their individual sensitivity. However, several causes can explain this phenomenon, depending on Stylist UK :
- Olfactory fatigue, due to the repeated use of certain flavors.
- Stronger or more intense flavors.
- Dehydration, caused by e-cigarettes, which produces a sensation of dry mouth which can diminish taste perception.
- History of smoking because cigarettes affect the taste buds and olfactory senses. Recovering these senses can take time.
There is a case in which the vaper’s tongue can be dangerous: if this phenomenon camouflages an alteration of taste coming from “underlying oral health issues or even systemic health issues”, adds Dr Rhona Eskander. So, if you vape and notice this symptom, do not hesitate to consult your general practitioner or dentist.
“E-liquid ingredients, particularly nicotine, can constrict blood vessels in the gums, contributing to gum problems and potentially slowing the healing of mouth sores.”, says Dr Rhona Eskander.
To avoid these problems, drink plenty of water – at least one and a half liters per day -, maintain good oral hygiene and, month without tobaccostop vaping!