Vapes may expose you to chemicals at levels that have the potential to cause negative health effects. In the short-term this includes vomiting, nausea and irritation to the throat and lungs. Vaping can impact your lungs, fitness and mental health. Importantly, many of the long-term harms of vaping are still unknown.
Serious lung disease
Vaping has been linked to serious lung disease.
Long-lasting damaging effects on the brain and physical development
Vapes containing nicotine can cause long-lasting damaging effects on the brain and physical development. The impacts can include impaired attention, learning, memory and changes in mood.
Vapes have even been known to explode causing serious burns
There have been several cases reported where e-cigarette batteries or devices have overheated, caught fire or exploded. This can cause serious and in some cases life-threatening injury, disability and disfigurement.
Nicotine poisoning
If e-liquids that contain nicotine are swallowed or absorbed through the skin, it can result in poisoning which can be severe and even fatal. Too much nicotine from using vapes can also cause nicotine poisoning.
Mental health risks
Vaping nicotine can make symptoms of depression and anxiety worse.
Research shows the more someone uses nicotine, the higher their risk is for depression and anxiety.
Second-hand exposure to harmful substances
The aerosol that users inhale and exhale from e-cigarettes can expose both themselves and bystanders to harmful substances.