EFFECTS

The Facts Of Vaping

SIDE EFFECTS OF VAPING

There are side effects to vaping. These can depend on how much you vape and what style e-liquid you choose. Vaping is only recommended for smokers wanting to stop.

COUGHING, DRY THROAT, HEADACHES

The most common side effects of vaping include:

coughing

dry mouth and throat

shortness of breath

mouth and throat irritation

headaches.

These side effects are associated with inhaling the vapour and are also associated with smoking.

Of the included studies, none reported serious adverse events considered related to vaping use. The most frequently reported adverse events were mouth and throat irritation, most commonly dissipating over time.

Electronic Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation, Cochrane review, 2016

ADDICTION

Nicotine is addictive and is present in some e-liquids. Nicotine itself is not very harmful to adults, but the other things inhaled along with the nicotine may be.

LONG-TERM

Aside from the immediate side effects of vaping, there may be risks associated with vaping long-term however these are not yet known.