E-cigarettes are often marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes. However, for people who do not smoke, vaping is not a safe or healthy addiction to start.
It is now known that vaping has long-term health effects, including lung damage that is similar to damage caused by cigarettes.
Vaping can also increase the risk of a heart attack and using both cigarettes and e-cigarettes increases the risk even more. Particles in e-cigarette aerosol can also worsen existing lung conditions and cause ear, eye, and throat irritation.
The propylene glycol in e-liquid absorbs moisture, including saliva in the mouth. The lack of moisture causes dry mouth, which in turn causes tooth decay and severe gum infections.
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