Letter to Editor

Abstract

As a researcher and public health lecturer, the misinformation on vaping is perturbing. The prime belief of the society that vape is a safe alternative to smoking is completely mistaken. The fact that vaping is not less harmless than smoking needs to be widely disseminated. Vape does contain harmful chemicals i.e. nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerol and few others that aren’t listed on the pack. These chemicals when inhale can lead to serious respiratory problems including lung injuries (EVALI), pneumonia, pneumothorax and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Apart from that, nicotine can cause addiction, poisoning and prolong use of nicotine can lead to increased risk of heart disease, suppress immune system, DNA mutation and brain development retardation. The health effects of vaping not only affecting those who vape but also other people who are exposed as second-hand vapers.