Summary Of Electronic Cigarette Smoking

Side effects can vary for the use of electronic cigarettes, cigarettes, nicotine, and even quitting cigarettes cold turkey. While most people who vape do not experience any side effects, some could include, "dry skin, dry mouth, rash or burning feeling on face, itchiness, puffy or dry eyes, and caffeine sensitivity" (Vaping and Health Concerns). Though these side effects may occur, they do not usually last long and can be easily fixed (Vaping and Health Concerns). Dr. Bradley Drummond and Dr. Donna Upson stated as a review towards the effects of electronic cigarettes that, "there are no data regarding the long-term cancer risk associated with low-level exposure to the detected carcinogens. Similar to cancer risk, there are no published
data describing the long-term lung function or cardiovascular effects of e-cigarettes" (Where We Stand Now: E-cigarettes).
Although the long-term effects of electronic cigarettes are unclear, the long-term effects of cigarettes are. Depending on the doses in which cigarettes are smoked, the short-term effects can vary. The short-term effects of cigarettes in lower doses include, "initial stimulation then reduction in activity of brain and nervous system, increased alertness and concentration, feelings of mild euphoria, increased blood pressure and heart rate, decreased skin temperature, bad breath, and dizziness" (Smoking: What Are The
Effects?).
The short-term effects of cigarettes in higher doses can be more serious and include, "an increase in the unpleasant effects, feeling faint, confusion, rapid decrease in blood pressure and breathing rate, seizures, and respiratory arrest (stopping breathing), and death" (Smoking: What Are The Effects?). The tar, which causes both lung and throat cancer, and carbon monoxide, which lessens the oxygen available to the body, in cigarettes puts a lot of strain on one's body, and helps to contribute to the very serious, long-term effects of cigarette use (Smoking: What Are The Effects?). The long-term effects of cigarette use include,"increased risk of stroke and brain damage, eye cataracts, macular degeneration, yellowing of whites of eyes, loss of sense of smell and taste, yellow teeth and tooth decay, cancer of nose, lip, tongue, and mouth, chronic bronchitis, stomach ulcers, early menopause, and lower fertility and higher risk of miscarriage" (Smoking: What Are The Effects?). There are also side effects linked specifically to nicotine. Some of the short-term and common side effects of nicotine include, "dry mouth, nausea, and diarrhea" (Vaping and
Health Concerns). Over a long period of time, nicotine affects various parts of the body. It increases one's chances of blood clotting, bronchospasm in the lungs and gastrointestinal region, pain in joints, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, abnormal dreams as the central nervous system is affected, insulin resistance in the endocrine, increase in heart rate and blood pressure, and heart diseases or abnormalities, such as Tachycardia and arrhythmias (Vaping and Health Concerns). Besides all of the side effects that come along with the use of these drugs, there are even side effects that come along with stopping the use of them, which is another reason why smokers can be reluctant to quit. Side effects of quitting cold turkey include, "pimples and other skin problems, bleeding gums, susceptibility to colds and flus, anxiety, constipation, increased coughing (usually a good sign!), dizziness, insomnia, and dry throat" (Vaping and Health Concerns).