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does vaping make holes in your lungs

by Jaime Kris Published 1 year ago Updated 1 year ago
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Diacetyl is frequently added to flavored e-liquid to enhance the taste. Inhaling diacetyl causes inflammation and may lead to permanent scarring in the smallest branches of the airways — popcorn lung — which makes breathing difficult. Popcorn lung has no lasting treatment.

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How does vaping affect the alveolar fluid?

It reduces the surface tension that is created by the alveolar fluid which further prevents the lungs from collapsing. The very tiny particles in these e-cigarettes can go deeper in the lungs while vaping. Studies have proved that vaping attacks the lungs directly, and it affects the major cells in it which can leave water there.

Is vape juice bad for Your Lungs?

Vape juice is also known to have formaldehyde which is known to cause lung disease and heart disease. Vaping is still relatively new making it hard to pull data on the impacts of vaping on your lungs and the potential long term damage.

Does vaping go deeper into your lungs than smoking?

There is no metric to support vapor goes deeper into your lungs, nor the statement that most vapers also smoke marijuana, and hold in vape longer as a result. You are part of the problem of people speaking on a subject with which they are uneducated, and therefore misrepresent and misconstrue fact from fiction.

Do e-cigarettes harm your lungs?

By now, it seems pretty clear that using e-cigarettes, or vaping, is bad for your lungs. But research about exactly how vaping affects the lungs is in the initial stages, says Johns Hopkins lung cancer surgeon Stephen Broderick. “In the last 24 to 36 months, I’ve seen an explosive uptick of patients who vape,” reports Broderick.

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Does vaping cause popcorn lung? | Cancer Research UK

What is popcorn lung? Popcorn lung (bronchiolitis obliterans) is an uncommon type of lung disease, but it is not cancer. It’s caused by a build-up of scar tissue in the lungs, which blocks the flow of air.

What does it mean when you vape with water in your lungs?

When these particles reach the lungs, it instigates an immune response immediately that is called hypersensitivity.

How many high schoolers have tried vaping?

A study by a U.S surgeon reveals that 40% of the high school students have tried vaping, which is an electronic cigarette. The electronic gadgets imitate the feel of smoking, which comes in different flavors and different smokes and have grown its popularity. This device performs in a way where it vaporizes the liquid that is in the tube.

How does a mechanical ventilator help the lungs?

The process helps to push air into the lungs with the help of a mechanical ventilator which also helps to push out fluid from the air sacs. The fluid needs to be carefully managed. If the fluid is too much, then it might increase the buildup level of the fluid in the lungs.

Is vaping safe for lungs?

An ingredient in the traditional cigarettes is found to damage the pulmonary surface layer. Vaping protects the lungs from damage as well. It might be a safer option to get rid of initial surface damage provided it is not addictive.

Is vaping a liquid?

The liquid is a mixture of water, propylene glycol, glycerin and nicotine (an addictive substance). Somehow this has been promoted as a safer option to smoke than actual cigarettes. Recently, there have been a handful of incidents where vaping were found to be the cause of some serious disorders. One of them being that vaping can leave water in ...

Can vaping cause wet lungs?

Depending on the levels of the damage, treatments are provided; although, there is no such significant treatment for wet lungs caused due to vaping. It is very important to increase the oxygen level else the organs will not function properly. In the initial stage of treatment for wet lungs caused due ...

Is the number of patients having wet lungs increasing?

Research says that the number of patients having “wet lungs” is increasing. It has been brought to their knowledge that the popularity of e-cigarettes has suddenly increased than the conventional cigarettes.

SomeTexan Moved On

This has already been posted, discussed and proven to be false. For the vapor to burn a hole in your lung, there would be so much damage to your lips and mouth that he would have been in the hospital far longer than he was. And he would have been there immediately, not days later. Quit spreading your anti- vaping propaganda on this site.

inspects Squonkamaniac Verified Member ECF Veteran

This has already been posted, discussed and proven to be false. For the vapor to burn a hole in your lung, there would be so much damage to your lips and mouth that he would have been in the hospital far longer than he was. And he would have been there immediately, not days later. Quit spreading your anti-vaping propaganda on this site.

SomeTexan Moved On

It wasn't the vapor that burned a hole, it was molten juice from a defective coil. Obviously you didn't even bother to read the article all the way through for yourself.

SomeTexan Moved On

It wasn't a simple overnight cure for the man in the article either...

SomeTexan Moved On

And, he just did an overnight in the er. Holes in your lung require surgery to fix. They wouldn't have sent him home with an inhaler the next day and that's it...

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