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Excessive Vaping Leaves 12-Year-Old Battling For Life – Know How It Damages The Lungs
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The little girl, who is now in critical condition, was rushed to the hospital when she complained of breathlessness, nausea, and fatigue. Investigation revealed that nearly 100 percent of her lungs had been damaged owing to vaping. The girl’s grandmother shared that she had always been hardworking however there was an unexpected change in her behaviour when entered grade 4.
Media reports have revealed that the case came to light when a rescue worker from Tambon Don Mon Municipality, Paphawarin Simlakorn shared about it on his social media, urging parents to keep a close eye on their children for any potential signs of vaping. Paphawarin has also revealed that 3 more students, who experienced vaping-related complications were transported to the hospital by him, all aged between 10 to 14. What makes it even more alarming is that a 15-year-old, from the same area, lost his life due to the habit in January.
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What Is Vaping?
Vaping refers to the use of an electronic device, like an e-cigarette, vape pen, or mods, to stimulate smoking and involves the inhalation of nicotine mixed with artificial chemicals, propylene glycol, and other harmful chemicals. This comes in small cartridges that are to be replaced or refilled. The device has a healing element or atomizer, which heats up using energy from the power source, converting the liquid into an aerosol, which is then inhaled by the user
through the mouthpiece.
Vaping is often considered to be a safer substitute for smoking, however, according to the Centre for Disease Control, “E-cigarettes should not be used by youth, young adults, or women who are pregnant. E-cigarettes may have the potential to benefit adults who smoke and are not pregnant if used as a complete substitute for all smoked tobacco products.”
How Does Vaping Affect The Brain?
So, if there is no tobacco used, how does vaping work? The science behind it is simple. When you vape, the nicotine you inhale is released into the bloodstream. This is carried towards the adrenal gland where it triggers the release of epinephrine hormone, known to stimulate the central nervous system, increase blood pressure, and accelerate breathing and heart rate. Nicotine interferes with the normal functioning of the brain and leads to increased dopamine levels, which make you feel good. The habit is very addictive and equally dangerous.
Vaping can prove to be deadly for expecting moms and their developing featuses. Studies have revealed that Nicotine can hinder brain development and negatively impact parts of the brain that regulate crucial processes such as learning, mood, attention, and so on.
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How Does Vaping Affect The Lungs?
Vaping works on the same mechanism as a nebulizer, which is used to deliver medicated mist. However, in the case of vaping, the medicated mist is replaced by a combination of harmful chemicals and nicotine in an oily base. When this oil reaches the lungs it leads to the build-up of fatty acids, causing lipoid pneumonia.
Harmful chemicals present in vapes include diacetyl (known to damage small passageways), formaldehyde (known to cause heart ailments), and acrolein (which is also used to destroy weeds).
Inhaling diacetyl can cause lung inflammation and scarring. It has been associated with a rare condition called bronchiolitis obliterans (BO), which is commonly known as popcorn lungs. The disease was discovered when first identified when factory workers using diacetyl to induce butter flavour in popcorn started falling sick.
No link has been found between vaping and cancer yet, however, the existing links are enough to highlight the dangers of vaping.
Sources:
1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. E-Cigarette Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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