According to a new study from the Lundquist Institute (formerly known as LA BioMed) and the University of Rochester, using electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, can cause lung damage after just three days of use.
This emphasizes that any form of new generation tobacco use is not safe for the lungs.
Bronchiolitis obliterans
The diacetyl component in e-cigarette liquid can cause inflammation and permanent scarring in the smallest branches of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing. The main symptoms of the disease are dry cough and shortness of breath, which usually appear about 2 weeks to 2 months after exposure to the toxic chemical.
Lipid Pneumonia
Flavoring agents and volatile vitamins in e-cigarettes can deposit in the lungs, causing inflammation and destroying the alveoli. These microscopic oil particles stimulate the immune system and cause an inflammatory response in the lungs, leading to Lipid Pneumonitis.
Symptoms include persistent cough, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, coughing up blood.
COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a disease mainly caused by tobacco or tobacco. Tobacco and tobacco contain many ingredients that are harmful to human health, especially causing many serious effects on the respiratory system.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, the majority of people with COPD are those who have or are currently smoking a lot of cigarettes or tobacco. The more you smoke, the higher your risk of developing COPD, and the disease will progress more quickly than normal.
COPD is a preventable and treatable disease. As soon as you notice any unusual signs of respiratory problems, you should immediately contact a medical professional for timely support to avoid any unfortunate situations.
Doctors will determine the cause of COPD, the complications it has caused, and then come up with a specific treatment method. Below are some treatments for COPD and some notes for patients to help the treatment process go more smoothly.
Use inhalers and medications to help COPD patients breathe easier, such as: anti-inflammatory steroids and bronchodilators.
Absolutely do not use cigarettes, tobacco or other stimulants. Nowadays, quitting smoking is completely possible thanks to the treatment support of methods that help patients no longer be addicted to nicotine.
