Can anyone exactly tell what some side effects of e-cigarettes are?

Posted by John Smith on February 3rd, 2020

No one can tell exactly what the side effects of e-cigarettes are. But according to several researchers across the world, it is evident that the use of e-cigarettes poses risks to the user.

E-liquids used in the e-cigarettes contain oxidizing agents such as nicotine which when inhaled; most likely affect the heart and the circulatory system. A 2018 report from the National Academic Press explains that taking a puff from a nicotine e-cigarette triggers an increase in heart rate and hence blood pressure, which could affect the heart's health over time. Vaping is however less harmful to the heart than smoking cigarettes.

Some studies show that e-cigarettes may have negative effects on the lungs but again more research needs to be done. In September 2019, nearly 500 cases of respiratory illness linked to e-cigarettes were reported throughout the United States. Symptoms reported include cough, chest pain, nausea, shortness of breath, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Most E-liquids used in e-cigarettes contain nicotine, a very addictive substance. This seems to be a cause for concern. A low dosage of nicotine may cause Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and eye irritation. High dosage, on the other hand, may cause High blood pressure, seizures, coma or even death.

E-cigarettes when used by teenagers, mostly out of curiosity, contribute highly to future smoking. If teenagers are exposed to nicotine early in their age, they might end up suffering from addiction or taking other hard drugs over time

Another report from research in 2018 reported that e-cigarettes may trigger irritation in the gums, mouth, and throat.

There are also reports of cancer-causing substances called nitrosamines in some e-cigarettes.

It will, however, take a little while to study and determine how safe or unsafe e-cigarettes really are.

How does a vape pen work?

A vape pen or a vaporizer pen is a little device ranging from the size of a pen to the size of a cigar that one can use to inhale heated e- liquids and blow out the vapor. A vape pen has five major parts:

• A rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This powers the heating element of the vape pen. The bigger the battery, the longer it will last.
• An atomizer. This is the heating element inside the vape pen. It converts the e-liquid to vapor.
• A tank or a cartridge. Cartridges are used in disposable vape pens while a tank in a reusable vape pen. It holds the e-liquid.
• A sensor automates the use of a vape pen by signaling the atomizer to raise the temperature.
• A mouthpiece is a place through which vapor passes.

When a vaper sucks on the vape pen mouthpiece, the battery releases charge to the sensor. This causes the temperature in the atomizer to rise. The rise in temperature heats the liquid in the tank and transforms it into vapor. The vapor passes through the mouthpiece into the mouth of the user who exhales it.