E-cigarettes have gained immense popularity over the past decade, advertised as a safer alternative to traditional smoking.
E-cigarettes work by heating a liquid, usually containing nicotine, flavorings, and various chemicals, to create an aerosol that users inhale. While they don't produce the harmful tar found in traditional cigarettes, the chemicals used in e-liquids can still be damaging when inhaled.
According to a report published by the American Lung Association, using e-cigarettes poses health risks to the lungs.
The report by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine reviewed over 800 studies and found that e-cigarettes contain and release many toxic substances that can harm your lungs.
Another study reveals that two main ingredients in e-cigarettes, propylene glycol, and vegetable glycerin, are toxic to lung cells. The more chemicals an e-liquid contains, the more harmful it can be.