Although research into the risks associated with thirdhand smoke is still ongoing, it is abundantly clear that its dangerous
Nicotine: Nicotine is present in most vaping products even though some marketed as "nicotine-free." This highly addictive substance is particularly dangerous for young people, as it can harm the developing brain, which continues until approximately age 25
Cartons must put these labels and still keep cigarettes safe from it
Lung scarring: The chemical diacetyl (2,3-butanedione) is used in some vape flavorings, which can cause bronchiolitis obliterans (BOS), also called popcorn lung, which causes permanent lung scarring
Once, after my maternal grandfather hurt my feelings, bringing me to tears, I awoke in the middle of the night to find E.M.T.s wheeling him into an ambulanceinstead of apologizing, hed developed chest pains