Vaping has shown to eventually lead to severe internal damage, specificially to the lungs. This damage can even eventually lead to death. In the article "Vaping Vs. Smoking: Which is Safer?" by Jenna Fletcher, our author tells us:
"E-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) is a new phenomenon that occurs as a result of vaping. Most cases occur due to products that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which comes from cannabis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source, by early 2020, there had been around 2,800 cases of EVALI, with 68 of those resulting in death."
Along with injury, vaping can also cause your lungs to swell and get irritation that can cause future breathing issues, bringing future unknown side effects as well, since vaping is minimally researched. In the article "Vaping (E-Cigarettes)" from My.clevelendclinic.org, our author states:
"The particles you inhale while vaping can cause inflammation (swelling) and irritation in your lungs. This can lead to lung damage like scarring and narrowing of the tubes that bring air in and out of your lungs. Researchers don’t yet know all the effects vaping can have on your body."
Vaping, as well as lung injury, can cause heart damage, permenant imprints on adolescent brains, and even cause mental health issues such as depression or anxiety, as said in the article "Health Affects of Vaping" by the CDC.
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