Do you vape? Let me use a friend of mine as an example.
She started to vape to connect with coworkers. She liked the flavors and the clouds. But then developed fixation handling the device and bordering physical addiction. I can't help remember this from the Depp trial.
I expressed my concern when she seemed on verge of a panic attack and calling me describing symptoms of heart palpitations. She tried to quit, but refused to admit she has a lack of control, and continued. Few weeks later I get a call asking about coughing and if she should go to the doctor. I advise her yes she should go, and probably would avoid having to go and resolve her coughing if she'd just toss it out and save herself the chemicals and waste of money. If she needs a nicotine fix, just get some gum.
Crossing my fingers she has stopped and is healthy and feeling great. I'll assume such to be optimistic.
Did you know that vaping exposes you to toxic chemicals? These are also found in occupational settings where workers have to wear protective equipment?
The e-liquid aerosol can contain toxic chemicals like acrylonitrile, nickel, and lead.
These chemicals are not only harmful to your lungs, but also to your skin, eyes, nose, throat, and brain. They can cause irritation, inflammation, allergic reactions, headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and seizures.
And these substances are not new or unknown. They are already recognized as occupational hazards by agencies like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
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