Damaging Health Effects of Vaping

Oral Health

If you vape, you may be negatively affecting this, which includes the mouth and surrounding areas.

Formaldehyde, Acrolein, and Acetaldehyde

Inhaling these three chemicals, which can be found in vape aerosol, can cause irreversible lung damage.

Throat Irritation

May occur when propylene glycol, an ingredient found in some e-liquids or vape juices, is aerosolized and inhaled when vaping.

Nickel, Chromium and Lead

Three toxic metals that can be found in vape aerosol and can damage your lungs.

Dizziness

Using a vape may cause this feeling of unsteadiness. This is the body's response to being exposed to nicotine.

Wheezing

Vaping may cause this whistling sound that can occur when a person is having trouble breathing, often due to inflammation and narrowing of the airway.

Nicotine Poisoning

What can happen if you swallow or absorb (through the skin) e-liquids or vape juice that contain nicotine.

Respiratory System

When you inhale vape aerosol, you may damage this by negatively affecting your lung cells and immune function.