Stephen Broderick, Johns Hopkins lung cancer surgeon, says “By now, it seems pretty clear that using e-cigarettes, or vaping, is bad for your lungs. In the last 24 to 36 months, I’ve seen an explosive uptick of patients who vape… we simply don’t know the short- or long-term ef...
now calledEVALI, shows thatvaping has its own serious health risks—as well as somepretty gross side effectsand evidence thatvaping impacts fertility.Vaping affects your lungs, too. It can affect genes that defend your immune system in your upper airway, which could leave you more vulnerable...
the UNC scientists found that the lungs of vapers—like the lungs of smokers—have elevated levels ofproteaseenzymes, a condition known to cause emphysema in smokers. The researchers also found that the nicotine in vaping liquids is responsible for the increase in protease enzymes. ...
Tiny particles that work their way deep into your lungs You get a good dose of these from secondhand vape mist, too, just like fromsecondhand smoke. Does Vaping Cause COPD? Vaping can make COPD worse. But there’s not enough research to show that e-cigarettes actually cause it. It takes...
Lupus can have serious damaging effects to the kidneys which can result in kidney failure Lupus can cause inflammation in the brain resulting in headaches, memory loss, strokes, or seizures If Lupus impacts the lungs, the patient can catch pneumonia ...
Tobacco smoking remains a key cause of preventable illness and death globally. In response, many countries provide extensive services to help people to stop smoking by offering a variety of effective behavioural and pharmacological therapies. However, ma
Bad Breath (Halitosis): How It Impacts Your Health Bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be an embarrassing and frustrating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. The causes of bad breath can vary, from poor oral hygiene to underlying health issues, and the impact on your ...
Hydration is key to allowing your body to heal, too. Skip smoking - While it’s plenty bad for your lungs already, smoking or vaping can cause further irritation to your throat and make your cough worse. Related: Kick Butts: How to Help Employees Quit Smoking This Month Avoid allergens...
Smoking statisticsfrom2020estimate thatover 1 million peoplefrom the UK gave up cigarettes since the beginning of the pandemic. 41% of them did it as a response to COVID-19. A similar thing happened in the US, where there was a decline in vaping among adults. The number of vapers fell...
Turns out the new chemo I’ve been on has kept the cancer away from the brain, the lungs, and put the bulk of the cancer in the bones, breast, liver and lymph nodes to sleep. However, and there is always a however with me it seems… there is a new enhanced lesion in the liver...