Science Vs Vaping: Is It Really That Bad?
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Sep 21, 2023 The podcast explores the safety and health effects of vaping, including respiratory symptoms, flavors, and the impact on the immune system and brain. It delves into the addictive nature of vaping and the effects of nicotine on depression and dopamine release in the brain. The podcast also compares the harm of smoking cigarettes to vaping.
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How Vaping Entered Social Life
- Comedian Nina Oyama described discovering flavored vapes in Los Angeles and enjoying the variety and social rituals around vaping.
- She uses vaping socially to punctuate conversation and share at parties, illustrating why it spread among peers.
More Puffs, More Respiratory Symptoms
- Michael Chaiton's longitudinal survey found more puffs correlated with more respiratory symptoms among 16–25 year olds.
- Young vapers reported cough, phlegm, and wheeze that are unusual for their age and may signal future lung disease.
Food-Safe Doesn't Mean Lung-Safe
- Flavor chemicals in vape liquids are chemical mixtures made to mimic tastes rather than actual fruit extracts.
- Chemicals safe to eat can be unsafe to inhale because lungs lack the digestive detox systems of the gut.