Using e-cigarettes? The new danger you need to know about

A new study tracking 22 young adults aged 21–35 who use e-cigarettes found a measurable decline in lung function within a year. Researchers warn of an increased risk of COPD in the future.

A new study raises alarming findings about the impact of e-cigarettes on lung health, especially among young people. The study followed 22 young adults aged 21 to 35 and measured their lung function by the amount of air they could forcefully exhale in one second. After about a year, a follow-up test showed a significant decline in results, and the more frequent the use, the greater the decline. Researchers warn that the cumulative damage may increase the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive disease that cannot be fully cured. However, they noted that a larger study is needed to confirm the findings due to the sample size. The article notes that e-cigarettes are considered less harmful than tobacco smoking, but the inhaled vapors contain chemicals that may be harmful.