Vaping Devices
Action or practice of inhaling and exhaling vapor
Vaping
The liquid that vaping devices vaporize
E-liquid, flavors, vape juice, e-juice
Toxic chemical active in tobacco
Nicotine
What are some physical symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?
Irritability, headaches, and fatigue.
Name 5 ways to support quitting vaping
Exercise, distractions, support from friends and family, use apps/ supports online, create a goals list, figure out your triggers, manage your stress.
Average vaping temperatures
375F to 450F
Toxic ingredient regulated by OSHA found in e-liquids
DIACETYL
Concentrations of nicotine found in Vaping products vs. other tobacco products
5-8 times higher
How does vaping affect lung health over time?
Vaping can lead to lung inflammation and damage, increasing the risk of respiratory problems.
How long does it typically take for a craving to pass?
1-2 minutes/ a few minutes
Name 4 metals found in vaping devices
Cobalt, nickel, aluminum, lead, manganese, arsenic, chromium, cadmium
What chemical when heated releases aldehydes that are 5-15x the levels of formaldehyde?
Propylene glycol and/ or glycerol
Easy to use and contain no tobacco. They contain nicotine, fillers and flavors.
Nicotine pouches (ZYN)
What age group do THC-related Vape cases impact the most?
Adolescents and young adults and/ or youth under 18 and/ or youth ages 18 to 20 years.
Between 4-24 hours after quitting, peaking around day 3.
Directly damages lung tissues and increases the risk of cancer and other diseases.
Metal exposure
Damages DNA cells
Carcinogenic
How many cigarettes is a Vape pod equal to?
1 pack of cigarettes
How can vaping impact your teeth?
Vaping can contribute to dry mouth (bad breath), gum inflammation, and other oral health issues.
Name one resource to help quit vaping
Disease that an MA woman died of via vaping?
Hard metal lung disease
An inflammatory response in the lungs triggered by inhaled substances
E-cigarette or vaping product use associated lung injury (EVALI)
Name 3 negative effects that nicotine has on the brain
Changes the way synapses/ nerves are formed in the brain which affects brain development, affects attention and learning, accelerates addiction and addiction forming habits, associated with high levels of ADHD, can worsen symptoms of depression and anxiety, stimulates adrenaline which stimulates CNS increasing BP, HR, RR
Why is it important to understand the ingredients in vape liquids, especially when it comes to your health?
Knowing what's in the liquids can help you make better choices about what you're putting into your body
Name a healthy coping behavior
Coloring, athletics, discussion forums, social clubs, knitting, reading, cycling, hiking, etc.