Teenager's lung punctures after vaping for weeks, know how harmful e cigarettes can be

A UK teenager was reportedly rushed to the hospital after a hole was formed in her lung due to vaping. The teenager vaped equivalent to 400 cigarettes per week. According to Metro, the teen named Kyla Blythe collapsed and turned 'blue' during a sleepover with a friend. According to Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), the popularity of vapes has increased among children, nearly doubling to 20% in 2023. Children below 5 are also reported to be addicted to vaping and are falling ill due to collapsed lungs.

E-cigarettes have been available in the U.S. for around ten years

According to American Lung Association, E-cigarettes, a newer tobacco product, have been available in the U.S. for around ten years. However, the Food and Drug Administration has not yet thoroughly reviewed the e-cigarettes currently sold in the U.S. to assess their effects on lung health. Although much is still unknown about the long-term health effects of these products, the American Lung Association is concerned about the emerging evidence regarding the impact of e-cigarettes on lung health.

WHO urged governments to consider e-cigarettes as harmful as tobacco

As per a report, the World Health Organization (WHO) last year had urged governments from all over the world to consider e-cigarettes as harmful as tobacco and to ban all flavours.

“Kids are being recruited and trapped at an early age to use e-cigarettes and may get hooked to nicotine,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in the release. “I urge countries to implement strict measures to prevent uptake to protect their citizens, especially their children and young people.”

Harmful effects of vaping on children

The harms of vaping affect both children and adults, posing significant health risks:

1. Vaping products often contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. Young brains are particularly susceptible to addiction, which can impact learning, memory, and attention.
2. Nicotine exposure during adolescence can harm brain development, potentially affecting cognitive functions and emotional regulation.
3. Vaping can cause respiratory problems such as chronic bronchitis and can exacerbate asthma symptoms.
4. Adolescents who vape are more likely to start smoking traditional cigarettes, leading to long-term tobacco use.
5. E-cigarettes can contain harmful substances like heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, and cancer-causing agents, posing additional health risks.

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