Dangers of Vaping
Many of our patients who were heavy smokers are turning to eCigarettes to help them quit tobacco. In the United Kingdom the National Health Service considers eCigarettes to be safer than tobacco and has proved more effective than other nicotine replacement therapies.
Unfortunately, Vaping is also becoming popular among young persons who may never have smoked tobacco. Although vaping products often contain nicotine, and are thus as addictive as smoking cigarettes, there are other substances preferred by these new smokers.
CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active ingredient in hemp and marijuana that has gained popularity for treating numerous chronic conditions, including pain and anxiety. CBD oil in vaping form can adversely affect the bronchial airways and lungs.
Pulmonary Testing
Persons who have been Vaping should have Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) to determine if they are inadvertently damaging their lungs, The procedure routinely performed at Advanced Pulmonary Critical Care is simple and comprehensive. It takes about an hour, There are no needles, no pain. Just breathe in and breathe out. A breathing treatment may be administered to determine if this type of medication would be helpful to reverse any abnormal lung function.