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What are the effects of vaping on lungs?

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Preliminary evidence suggests vaping may be nearly as harmful as smoking for lung health, with dual use being even more damaging. Nicotine exposure from vaping is particularly harmful to developing brains, affecting mood, memory, and decision-making.

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The long-term effects of vaping on lungs

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  • A national study is investigating the long-term effects of vaping on lung health.
  • The CLOUD study will track participants over five years to observe lung changes. 45s
  • Young people are particularly susceptible to vaping due to targeted marketing and brain development. 1m 10s
  • Preliminary research suggests vaping may not be much less harmful than smoking, and dual use is more dangerous. 2m 39s
  • Nicotine exposure before age 25 can negatively affect brain development and cognitive functions. 3m 0s
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The long-term effects of vaping on lungs
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CBC News
2 days ago
The long-term effects of vaping on lungs

Preliminary evidence shows e-cigarettes are not much less harmful than cigarettes for lungs, and dual use is even more harmful.

The long-term effects of vaping on lungs
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CBC News
2 days ago
The long-term effects of vaping on lungs

Nicotine from vaping is especially detrimental to developing brains, interfering with mood regulation, memory, and decision-making.

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