Irritation and Inflammation:

There is no direct link established between vaping and respiratory irritation or inflammation. When assessing respiratory health, it’s important to consider the impact of dietary and environmental factors. These include air quality, allergens, and pollutants, as well as dietary sensitivities, which play a significant role in respiratory health. Evaluating these factors is crucial in understanding respiratory symptoms and overall respiratory well-being, independent of vaping product use.

Respiratory System:

Individuals who vape may experience respiratory symptoms like a dry cough, throat irritation, or shortness of breath. These symptoms can be particularly noticeable in new users or those who vape frequently.

Impact on Lung Function:

Vaping introduces various ingredients into the lungs through inhalation. The effects on lung function can vary depending on factors like the frequency of vaping and the specific ingredients in the e-liquids.

Exposure to Ingredients:

E-liquids in vaping devices contain various ingredients. The lungs are exposed to these ingredients during vaping, though the levels are generally lower compared to those found in traditional cigarette smoke.

Risk of Lung Injury:

Past lung injuries associated with vaping have predominantly been linked to oil/distillate vaping, often in the context of marijuana use, rather than e-liquid vaping. The specific ingredient often implicated in these injuries is vitamin E acetate, an oil-based substance found in oil vaping products, not in water-soluble e-liquid vapes.

General Toxicological Concerns:

Cigarettes contain over 300 carcinogens, whereas vaping products generally contain far fewer, with estimates of around 5-8 at most. High-quality, lab-tested e-liquids are designed to reduce carcinogens to levels undetectable by humans, emphasizing the importance of choosing lab-tested products.

Current understanding of vaping’s effects on the body highlights the importance of considering the type of vaping products used and their ingredients. Individuals must be aware of these factors, especially when making decisions related to vaping and their health.