Is vaping safe? - News Dispatch

Q: I have a question about vaping as a lot of my friends vape and they say as long as you don’t inhale it can’t hurt you. My parents say that you must be 18 in order to smoke and vaping is smoking. Who is right?

A: I always side with parents when it comes to their children’s health and safety. Vaping is a new concept and there are no specific rules or laws in Indiana except that vaping pens are a fancy word for e-cigarettes and in Indiana you must be 18 to make a purchase. Because vaping is a new trend there is not enough research to cover all of the effects on a body. Some of the short term side effects are dehydration because e-cigarettes contain a high amount of vegetable glycerin which can lead to dry mouth. Next would be allergies as many e-cigarettes use different flavors such as chocolate, fruits, nuts, etc. that can cause an allergic reaction. And finally canker sores as the inability to keep the vape pen clean and regularly sanitized can lead to mouth infections especially if you share with friends.


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