A 32 year-old-woman was admitted to hospital and put into coma for vaping too much. Doctors were stunned after removing 2 liters of dark, blood-tinged fluid from the woman’s lungs.
A 32-year-old US woman named Jordan Brielle was reportedly admitted to hospital; upon diagnosis, her lungs were found to be heavily damaged and she was put into coma before her lungs were drained out of the black liquid. According to medical professionals, her lungs have suffered significant damage due to prolonged and excessive consumption of e-cigarettes.
The woman said that she was addicted to e-cigarettes since 2021. She was so addicted that she used to vape all the time. Eventually her skin turned grey, she felt suffocation and was barely able to do anything. E-cigarettes damaged her lungs so much that she was put into coma.
Studies have found that, using e-cigarettes causes health risks. E-cigarettes both contain and emit a number of potentially toxic substances. there is moderate evidence that youth who use e-cigarettes are at increased risk for cough and wheezing and an increase in asthma exacerbations. It can damage the lungs irreversibly.
Let us first know what an e-cigarettes is
E-cigarette, an electronic cigarette or vape is a vaporizer device that simulates tobacco smoking. It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank. Instead of smoke, the user inhales vapor. As such, using an e-cigarette is often called “vaping”.
Long-term effects of using e-cigarettes
Research generally accepts that e-cigarettes can harm the lungs and other bodily systems, However, a 2019 study into the long-term health effects of vaping found that people using e-cigarettes had a higher risk of respiratory disease than people who never smoked. Long term smoking can affect lung function, reduce the body’s ability to fight off infection and also can lead to lung tissue damage. It may delay brain development in fetuses, children, and teenagers.
Quitting cigarette is a significant challenge for many despite being aware of its harmfulness. Overcoming the addiction can be a difficult journey. But nothing is impossible in this world as they say. There are several methods for quitting smoking habits and proved to be quite successful.
Here’s a list of the beneficial methods we can practice to quit cigarettes.
- Cold turkey:
It is a popular method for quitting cigarettes which means immediate cessation. The quit smoking strategy involves quick withdrawal, no nicotine replacement therapy needed. Also it is cost effective. Success rate of cold turkey method is 5-10% in long term and 20-30% in short term.
- Varenicline:
It is a prescription medication used in quitting smoking habit. It is sold under brand name ‘Champix’ It blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain which helps reducing the cravings. It significantly decreases the pleasure from smoking. It is advised to use as per doctor prescribed dosage only. Success rate of Varenicline is 44%.
- Quit smoking websites:
There are many websites been developed by government to help reducing the obsessive smoking habit. Such as quitNet, Smokefree etc. they provide quit smoking plans with supportive assistance and guides for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), counselling and supportive group therapy.
Our lungs are our lifeline. Nurturing their health ensures a lifetime of vitality. World Lung Day is an annual campaign observed on September 25th to to create awareness about the importance of having a healthy lung.
This year’s theme is, “Clean Air and Healthy Lungs for All.”
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