From Erectile Dysfunction To Brain Damage: E-Cigarettes Can Lead To These Serious Health Problems

Vaping may be less harmful than smoking but it can be extremely harmful to your health. Here are some of the serious health problems caused by e-cigarettes.

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Written By: Arushi Bidhuri | Updated: December 10, 2021, 11:05 AM

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E-Cigarettes Are Less Harmful, But It's Not Safe

Nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavourings, and other compounds are heated in e-cigarettes to form an aerosol that you inhale. Tobacco cigarettes contain more than 7,000 chemicals, many of which are harmful. Vaping has also been linked to an increase in lung injuries and deaths. According to reports, vaping might be less harmful than smoking, but it is still not a safe option. Here are some of the serious that may affect if you tend to smoke e-cigarettes every day.

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Increases Risk Of Erectile Dysfunction

A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that vaping may also increase the risk of erectile dysfunction in men. After studying the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) in nearly 25,000 men aged 20 and older, researchers discovered that even vapers with no history of heart disease or other health concerns connected with impotence had their risk more than double. Also Read - Preeclampsia risk explained: Why pregnant women with hypertension need consistent antenatal care

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Bad For Your Heart

E-cigarettes produce an aerosol with a higher concentration of ultrafine particles than cigarette smoke. Exposure to these particles has the potential to aggravate asthma and restrict arteries, resulting in a heart attack. The nicotine in most e-cigarettes is highly addictive and damaging to the cardiovascular system. In fact, e-cigarette users have a 42 percent higher risk of heart attack than non-smokers, according to a 2017 study.

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Can Lead To Lung Diseases

Several studies have found that vaping can lead to lung cancer. Vaping also puts your lungs at risk for other sorts of damage, such as vaping-related lipoid pneumonia, which occurs when you inhale the oily substances in the e-liquid, causing inflammation in your lungs. Another cause for concern is bronchiolitis obliterans, a dangerous and irreversible condition that causes scarring in your lungs' narrow airways. Also Read - Is eating right away after a workout good for your body? Here’s the answer

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Can Cause Brain Damage

Nicotine is a harmful substance present in e-cigarette/vape that can be harmful to that part of the brain that manages your moods, learning, attention, and impulse control. Vaping may hasten the ageing process and make the brain more vulnerable to neurodegenerative disorders in this way.

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Gum Diseases

Your mouth can be a good indicator of how healthy your body is. It's not a good method to look after yourself when you're damaging healthy bacteria and tissue in your mouth. Studies have found that nicotine can cut off blood supply and nutrients to your gums, which are essential for their health. Gum tissue damage can result in a variety of dental problems. Also Read - Eating after 9 pm? Study finds stress and late-night snacking may double gut health risks

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