Medical Terminology
Two equal organs with elastic sacs in which air is drawn
What is the Lungs
A respiratory condition marked by spasm in the bronchi of the lungs causing difficulty in breathing
What is asthma
A highly addictive substance that negatively adolescent brain development
What is nicotine
What is an E-Cigarette?
Internal organ where most digestion occurs
What is the stomach
Heart conditions that include diseased vessels, structural problems and blood clots
What is heart disease
A chemical that is known to cause cancer including formaldehyde
What is a carcinogen
True
*1 in 4 vape daily
*4 in 10 vape 20 out of 30 days
*Flavors include fruit, dessert, candy, mint, menthol including nicotine
Does E-cigarette use increase possibility of addictive behaviors in the future?
Yes, use can increase risk of continued nicotine use or use of new toxins/behaviors
The opening in the lower face where food, speech and sounds are emitted
What is the mouth
A lung condition that develops over time that causes the bronchi to become inflamed and scarred
What is chronic bronchitis
Common additive in food, also found in antifreeze, paint solvent and artificial fog
What is JUUL
Slim designed E-cig(similar to a usb drive)
Comes in different colors, flavors
Does not omit large smoke clouds
A refill JUUL pod has as much nicotine as 20 packs of cigarettes(on pod has approx 200 puffs)
Is nicotine the only drug used in E-cigarettes?
No, according to the CDC back in 2016 over 1/3 of US middle and high school students have used marijuana in the device
A large membraneous tube reinforced by cartilage rings conveying air to and from the lungs
Leading cause of cancer death in both men and woman
What is lung cancer(small cell and non-small cell)
A herbicide used to kill weeds that can cause irreversible lung damage
What is Acrolein
Reasons E-Cig are unsafe for adolescents
*Nicotine can harm pediatric brain development
*Nicotine addiction can occur with E-cig leading to further nicotine use and addictive behaviors
*E-cigs contain nicotine
How do many youth begin use?
"because a friend used it and wanted to try one"
Continue use is typically due to anxiety, depression, stress, peer pressure, a sense of "fitting in"
A large lobed glandular organ involved in many metabolic processes and filtering of waste
What is COPD/Emphysema
Nickel, tin, lead
Heavy metals found in E-cigarettes
Types of E-Cigs
*Vape Pen
*Mid-size e-cig device
*Mod box
*"usb"
*JUUL
What are nicotine withdrawal symptoms?
*Irritability
*Restlessness
*Increased anxiousness
*Problems concentrating
*Insomnia
*Diaphoretic
*Tremors
May prompt continued use to decrease symptoms