But studies now suggest that this may not be the case.
E-cigarette vapors should most certainly be included when considering possible triggers.
This inhalable mist, according to the U.S.
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Surgeon General, contains a variety of volatile chemicals that can cause short- and long-term harm to the lungs.
(Both of these ingredients are linked to acute respiratory injury among e-cigarette users.)
Even themoist heatgenerated by vaping may be enough to trigger an attack in some people.
Secondhand Exposure
The risks of vaping are not only limited to users of e-cigarettes.
How (or if) vaping plays a role in the development of asthma is equally unclear.
With that said, there is epidemiologic evidence linking vaping to the onset of asthma symptoms in high schoolers.
People in this age group remain the prime consumers of e-cigarettes in the United States.
Take coconut oil and the sweetener glycerol, two ingredients commonly used in vaping products, for example.
In fact,manyof the same hazardous chemicals found in tobacco smoke are created when e-cigarette chemicals are heated.
Whether this willincrease the risk of cancerin later life is still unclear.
Arguably, though, the most harmful ingredients used in vaping are THC and vitamin E acetate.
The majority were under the age of 35, 82% of whom used a THC-containing product.
Furthermore, cigarette smoking is known to be a risk factor for the frequency and severity of acuteasthma symptoms.
When used on their own without medical oversight, however, the benefits are far less certain.
And e-cigarettes do pose other health concerns that must be considered when weighing them against other cessation tools.
Clearly, this poses a risk of a first-time addiction for those who vape but have never smoked.
In addition to this, there are other side effects that you should be aware of.
Support groups and counseling are also invaluable tools that can improve your odds of quitting.
This is especially true if you have asthma.
In the end, the risks of vaping may well exceed the benefits.
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