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Dreadful signs that vaping may cause

Every day, millions of individuals vape, yet few are truly aware of the effects this dangerous behaviour can bring on.

Adults above the age of 18 are the target market for vaping. They were promoted as a more healthful option than cigarette use.

The primary source of health issues, such as heart disease and lung illness, is tobacco in cigarettes, although nicotine in vapes still has unfavourable side effects.

The following are these adverse effects:

“Valerian tongue”

One of the symptoms that vapers may encounter is “vaper’s tongue.”

This is characterised by numbness in the tongue, a reduced sensation of taste, and maybe dry mouth.

The diarrhoea

Because vape liquids are available in a wide variety of tastes, many of which are quite sweet, excessive consumption of the artificial sweeteners in these products might result in flatulence and diarrhoea.

breathing difficulties

The Doctors state that using e-cigarettes can cause shortness of breath in vapers. Additionally, tongue and throat discomfort is possible.

Migraines

Additionally, the doctors caution that some vapers may get headaches.

Other side effects of nicotine from e-cigarettes include nausea, vertigo, heart palpitations, and exhaustion or insomnia.

Additionally, vaping might lead to far more severe health issues.

It has also been discovered that nicotine paralyses the respiratory system.

Even though it’s against the law for anyone under the age of 18 to acquire a vape pen, an alarming number of young people are nevertheless using them.

A study carried out by Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) revealed that 2023 saw 20.5% of children try vaping, an increase from 15.8% in 2022 and 13.9% in 2020.

The availability of sweet flavours is one of the main factors driving youth vaping.

According to Ash’s research, 21% of respondents vaped because they “like the flavours.”

Disposable vape pens are harmful to the environment and nearly exclusively target children. There is growing agreement that action is necessary.

We do need to take action since there is a concerning trend of young children who had never smoked before starting to vape. This is incredibly detrimental for their health and wellness.

If you find yourself experiencing any of the problems outlined in this article, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us, and our team will do what we can to help you.

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