# @jungle_jack_ on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CWSW8CYlTjn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59772602-jungle-jack-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2021-11-15T06:42:54.000+00:00

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HEAD IN THE CLOUDS? 💨

Although the pool of cigarette smokers appears to be shrinking, VAPE smoking seems to be growing in popularity (especially amongst youthful demographics) as its replacement. For many, vaping is proposed to be safe or at least, a safer alternative to smoking tobacco.

Sound too good to be true? It probably is.

The e-liquid typically contains humectants and flavourings, with or without nicotine; once vaporised by the atomiser, the aerosol (vapour) provides a sensation similar smoking, but purportedly without harmful effects. For this particular reason, vaping is often viewed as a smoking cessation tool, yet this idea seems controversial given nicotine levels vary while some compounds generated from humectants (propylene glycol and glycerol) and flavourings, have been associated with clear airways impact, inflammation, impairment of cardiovascular function and toxicity. In addition, some of them are potential carcinogens.

Little seems to be known about the effects of vaping on the immune system however Interestingly, both traditional and e-cigarette consumption by non smokers was found to provoke short term effects on platelet function, increasing platelet activation, plaque formation and cardiovascular morbidity risk. Additionally, increased oxidative stress, vascular endothelial damage, impaired endothelial function, and changes in vascular tone have all been reported in different human studies on vaping.

While the bulk of studies focus on the aerosols produced after heating, a few studies have addressed the material of the electronic device and its potential consequences specifically, the potential presence of metals such as copper, nickel or silver particular originating from the device.

Other components within the aerosols include silicate particles, known to cause abnormalities in respiratory function and respiratory disease, but more in depth studies seem required. Vaping may be less harmful that traditional cigarette smoking, yet they both come with deleterious consequences 🚭

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