Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University have conducted a significant study on vaping.
In a groundbreaking first-of-its-kind investigation, experts have found that vaping might actually pose greater risks than smoking.
Many Americans turn to vaping, thinking it’s a healthier option compared to cigarettes. While it’s true that research has shown vaping isn’t exactly good for us, countless people use it as a way to kick the smoking habit.
However, a lot of folks might not realize that vaping could be more harmful to our health than traditional tobacco. A recent study suggests that reaching for a flavored vape could be ‘more dangerous than smoking.’
The research from Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK examined ‘the chronic and acute effects of using a vape on vascular health.’
Dr. Maxime Boidin, a Senior Lecturer in Cardiac Rehabilitation, shared some insights before the study, saying, “We already understand how smoking affects cardiovascular health over the long term, but we still don’t have that clarity with e-cigarettes.”
“From talking to clinical experts, they’ve noted symptoms like coughing, chest pain, and lung issues.”
“So, we’re starting to see early signs of problems linked to vaping.”
Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University discovered that e-cigarettes let users inhale nicotine in vapor form, raising concerns that nicotine might elevate heart rate and blood pressure, as well as harm artery walls.
Dr. Boidin explained to The Mirror, “Smokers usually step outside to smoke, and once they finish a cigarette, they light up another to keep going.”
“But with vapes, it’s a different story; you can keep puffing without stopping, making it tough to track how much you’ve inhaled. Vaping is easier to do continuously since you can use it in places where smoking isn’t allowed.”
“What we’ve found is that the risks for someone who vapes regularly are just as serious as those for smokers.”
The research involved a group of volunteers averaging 27 years old, all with similar fitness levels.
Findings indicated that smokers and vapers had artery walls that were damaged and unable to expand properly, which could potentially lead to heart issues in the future.
Additionally, the study revealed that the blood flow of smokers and vapers was compromised, increasing their risk of developing dementia.
Dr. Boidin commented, “When you introduce this mix of metals and chemicals into your body, you can’t expect nothing to happen.”
“The only real advantage of vaping is to help people quit smoking, but if they continue to vape, the outcome will be the same.”
“I believe doctors should have the option to prescribe vapes for a limited time as a way to help people transition, but it should only be for a short period.”
Since vaping is still relatively new, experts are uncertain about its long-term effects.
