E-Cigarettes by Laura Uselding, MD

Laura Uselding, MDE-cigarettes are the MOST COMMON tobacco product used by adolescents. According tothe 2018 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey conducted by the University of Michigan, the prevalence of vaping increased by approximately 1.3 million teens from 2017 to 2018. It found that 37% of 12th graders and 10% of 8th graders reported using e-cigarettes in the last 12 months.  The use of e-cigarettes is likely putting a new generation of teens at risk of nicotine dependence. Here are some important things to know about e-cigarettes: E-cigarettes are electronic devices that heat a liquid containing nicotine, flavoring, and other chemicals to produce an aerosol, which is then inhaled. They come in a variety of shapes; they can look like regular cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Some look like USB flash drives, pens, and other everyday items. Larger devices such as tank systems, or “mods,” are also available. E-cigarette devices can also be used to deliver marijuana and other drugs.E-cigarettes are known by many different names. They are sometimes called “e-cigs,” “e-hookahs,” “JUUL,” “mods,” “vape pens,” “vapes,” “tank systems,” and “electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).” Using an e-cigarette is sometimes called “vaping” or “JUULing.” The liquid can be referred to as “e-juice,” “e-liquid,” “vape juice,” or “vape liquid.”One of the most commonly used e-cigarettes i...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news