The frequency of vaping is positively correlated with health impacts. Regular or high-frequency use significantly increases the risk of damage to the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and nervous system. The following is a specific analysis:
Airway inflammation and chronic diseases
The fine particles in the vapor of e-cigarettes can penetrate deep into the lungs. Long-term and frequent use can cause airway inflammation, leading to respiratory diseases such as chronic bronchitis and asthma. Studies show that the probability of regular users experiencing symptoms such as coughing and expectoration is significantly higher than that of non-users.
Decline in lung function
Compared with non-users, regular users have significantly lower cardiopulmonary function (such as peak oxygen uptake), which is an important indicator of cardiovascular health. High-frequency inhalation of e-aerosol can directly damage lung tissue and affect gas exchange function.
Abnormal heart rate and blood pressure
The nicotine in e-cigarettes can stimulate the heart, causing an increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure. High-frequency users, due to long-term exposure to nicotine, have a higher risk of impaired vascular endothelial cell function and are prone to atherosclerosis.
Risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
Regular users have a significantly increased probability of suffering from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases such as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and stroke. The vasoconstriction and increased platelet aggregation caused by nicotine are the main triggers.
The influence on the brain development of teenagers
Frequent use of e-cigarettes by teenagers can interfere with the transmission of neurotransmitters, affect cognitive, learning and memory functions, and increase the risk of addictive behaviors and mental disorders. The toxic effect of nicotine on the developing brain is particularly significant.
Chronic poisoning and nerve injury
Long-term and high-frequency inhalation of heavy metals (such as arsenic and chromium) and other chemicals in e-cigarettes may lead to poisoning of the nervous system, causing symptoms such as headache and dizziness, and even affecting language and sensory functions.
Immune system suppression
High-frequency users, due to long-term exposure to components such as propylene glycol and glycerol in e-cigarettes, have their immune cell functions suppressed and their body resistance weakened, making them more prone to respiratory tract infections.
Oral and digestive tract health problems
Nicotine causes dryness of the oral mucosa and increases the risk of dental caries and periodontitis. Frequent users are prone to symptoms such as sore throat, acid reflux and gastritis due to the irritation of the digestive tract mucosa by smoke.
Addiction and withdrawal symptoms
Frequent users are more likely to develop nicotine dependence. During withdrawal, they may experience mental symptoms such as anxiety, irritability and depression, creating a vicious cycle.