What happens to :
your body when smoking e-cigarettes?
Several reports have spread about promoting vaping as a "better" alternative to
regular cigarettes with the aim of quitting this bad habit
but e-cigarette damage to health is also endless.
In this connection :
Mirror published a report explaining what happens to the body
when using e-cigarettes, after talking to two doctors specializing in damage.
Immediate Impact :
Dr. Kiwan Khan, a private GP at Harley Street Clinic
London :
revealed that vaping allows the body to quickly absorb nicotine
leading to an instant high heart rate and blood pressure.
He said:
"The sudden nicotine rush stimulates the release of dopamine
which creates a sense of pleasure.
depending on :
the level of nicotine in electronic liquid :
- e-cigarette smokers may feel a state of relaxation or vigilance ".
- It can also cause immediate irritation of the throat and lining of the lung
JP Thova Amothan agrees :
explaining that e-cigarettes also release smoke containing harmful substances
such as micro-molecules and volatile organic compounds.
As for ordinary cigarettes
the immediate consequences vary slightly.
Although nicotine reaches the brain quickly, it provides a sense of addiction
and comfort. But carbon monoxide (CO) also begins to bind to :
hemoglobin in red blood cells, reducing the blood's ability to transport oxygen.
Amothan added:
"In addition, tar (sticky residue)
covers the airways and lungs, impairing crescent function and enhancing mucus
production, which can hinder lung function and increase
susceptibility to respiratory infections."
After 10 minutes :
Dr. Khan says that after 10 to 30 minutes of e-cigarette use, you may feel "shivering
or anxious," but heart rate and blood pressure will stabilize during this period.
However
Amothan indicates that inhaling volatile particles found in
e-cigarettes may cause severe lung irritation.
30 minutes later :
- The severe effects of vaping after 30 minutes of use, Amothan said, were not
- studied intensively, but could lead to "short-term changes in
"The inflammatory response caused by volatile particles may contribute to airway
irritation and respiratory symptoms, although
ong-term consequences remain uncertain."
After one hour (desire phase)
Dr. Khan warns against irritation or the desire to smoke again one hour
after the use of e-cigarettes, due to "withdrawal symptoms."
However :
the residual effects of nicotine "continue to cause continuous changes in
heart rate and blood pressure," says Amothan.
Long-term effects
In 2022, UK experts reviewed international evidence, finding that "in the short
and medium term, vaping is a small part of the risk of smoking."
The British National Health Service (NHS) says that because vaping has not
existed for a long time, it is difficult to know the risks of long-term use.
Dr. Khan agrees that :
more research is needed so that we can better understand the long-term risks.
However :
some evidence suggested potential health risks associated with the chronic use of
e-cigarettes, including chronic lung damage and respiratory problems.
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