Vaping has become an increasingly popular activity for many reasons, especially given the wide choice of products now available. Vaping has often been on the receiving end of many misconceptions and myths, however, so it’s important to be informed about what’s true and what’s not when it comes to vaping and its related products. That’s why Redline Vapors of Boise, ID (located at 10390 W State Street. Suite 110, Boise, ID 83714 and at www.redlinevapors.com) is here to debunk the most common myths surrounding vaping.
Many people have come to believe that vaping nicotine products could be just as bad as smoking cigarettes. This is not true. While both activities involve the inhalation of aerosol, the components of an e-liquid are much different than the 4,000-plus chemicals found in an average cigarette. The main ingredients of an e-liquid are usually propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, flavoring, and nicotine.
The myth that vaping could be just as bad or worse than cigarettes has made many users wary of using the products due to the fear that they can cause cancer. However, this is far from the truth. While there have been no long-term studies about the effects of vaping, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, vaping is likely to cause many fewer of the negative health effects associated with smoking traditional cigarettes.
Some opponents of vaping have suggested that e-liquid products contain antifreeze or other chemicals that can be toxic. This is not true. E-liquid does not contain antifreeze; it does contain propylene glycol, which is used as an ingredient in antifreeze, but in much smaller quantities than in antifreeze products. Additionally, propylene glycol is used in many other products, such as food, and it’s considered safe for use in consumer products.
There is also a misconception that vaping could be a gateway into smoking cigarettes. A study conducted by the Netherlands’ National Institute for Public Health and the Environment found that there is no evidence to support this claim; rather, it found that the majority of people who vape would not go on to become smokers.
Vaping also does not cause popcorn lung, contrary to popular belief. Popcorn lung, or bronchiolitis obliterans, is a disease that causes inflammation of the tiny airways in the lungs and can produce symptoms similar to those caused by smoking. It is caused by inhaling diacetyl, which is a chemical used to give some e-liquids a buttery flavor. But most e-liquid products produced today do not contain diacetyl, and those that do contain a very small trace amount (< 1%) that is likely harmless.
At Redline Vapors of Boise, ID we are committed to providing the highest-quality vape products. Stop by our shop today and see why vape enthusiasts around the world turn to Redline Vapors for all their vaping needs.