It’s Harmful to Vape for Just 10 Minutes

A common misconception about vaping is that it’s safe. The truth is, vaping harms your lungs. Vapes are not a safe alternative to cigarettes. Furthermore, vaping for as little as 10 minutes can cause harm, meaning that trying it even once can do damage. It’s important to know the truth about vaping and make an informed decision when it comes to putting anything in your lungs. 

It’s a myth that vapes contain “harmless water vapor.” Instead of vapor, they contain dangerous aerosol and are filled with chemicals and even heavy metals. Inhaling aerosols and chemical-filled flavors is harmful to your lungs, and since vapes are relatively new, scientists don’t even know the full extent of the damage. However, what they do know is that vaping for any amount of time inflicts harm. 

Vaping for just 10 minutes can cause a cough and causes harm to airways. Additionally, vapes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. Trying a vape even once can not only cause damage but also be the doorway to addiction. Vaping for five days correlates with symptoms of bronchitis and shortness of breath. This especially affects athletes, who may experience trouble breathing while being physically active. Vaping heavily for months on end has resulted in E-VALI (E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use-Associated Lung Injury) and even death. And every case of E-VALI started with trying a vape just once.  

Don’t risk your health and damage your lungs by vaping. Trying it just once can result in harm, and doing it continually can be fatal. Tell others the truth about vaping and encourage them to quit, or even better – never start.