Common Myths About Vaping Debunked
                     Common Vaping Myths 
and Facts Debunked
A Brief History on Vaping
● Hon Lik is the person behind the invention of the e-cigarette in 2003, when  
searching for a cleaner and safer method of enjoying his nicotine.
● Today, these devices used to inhale nicotine, which has multiple names, 
including vapes, vape mods, e-cigs, and e-hookahs etc.
● Nicotine-based vapes are dominating the market by teens and young adults
● Some communities and states are forced to initiate bans on flavored vaping 
products due to causing addiction and placing them at the risk of contracting 
health problems.
● However there are both sides: pros and cons of vaping.
Debunking the Common Myths About Vaping
● e-Cigarettes are less detrimental
○ Comparing e-cigarettes with smoking, the former is less harmful. This is 
the commonest myth about electronic-cigarettes.
○ Its hard to compare the two, research shows vaping causes health 
problems such as lung failure and cancer.
○ The claim that the ingredients in e-liquids are less detrimental compared 
to those in ordinary cigarettes is erroneous
● Vaping causes ‘Popcorn Lung’
○ There is no single evidence showing that e-cigarettes result in this 
condition.
○ Besides, some e-juice flavorings are reported to have included diacetyl
○ Some authorities like the UK government have entirely banned the use 
of diacetyl in e-juices.
● Vape Juices are harmful as they contain nicotine
○ Some have the feeling that nicotine is the cause of most health 
problems when research shows nicotine has minimal risk to the health of 
a person.
○ Nicotine is a very addictive reagent and is the root cause of addiction to 
cigarettes but it’s the other chemicals in the cigarette that cause harm 
to the body.
○ Nicotine level in the vape juice can be controlled according to the taste 
of the vaper.
● Vaping is the way to quit smoking
○ Some people regarded vaping as the right tool to quit smoking which is 
considered to be harmful to the body which is not true.
○ Its true that some have been able to successfully stop smoking by using 
vapes.
○ But it’s “wrong” to recommend it as the right substitution to smoking.
● Vaping products are not controlled
○ All vaping products must be approved by the relevant authorities before 
introducing them to consumers.
○ In some regions, some ingredients used in other parts of the world are 
restricted.
● Vaping products are meant for young people
○  There’s no single evidence this statement is valid.
○  Even some websites require visitors to specify their age, it is meant to 
protect the young generation and build a society that understands that 
vaping is strictly for adults.
● Independent health agencies are fighting vaping
○ Reputable health organizations across the globe are backing vaping as a 
less harmful practice than smoking.
● Passive vaping is harmful to bystanders
○ There’s no single evidence found that shows passive vaping poses 
potential health risks to bystanders.
○ Asthmatic people and people with underlying respiratory conditions are 
advisable to consider this
● The aerosol generated by vapes is harmless
○ Research shows that when heated, vapes generate several harmful 
chemicals such as acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, and acrolein capable of 
causing lung and cardiovascular infections.
● It is easier to quit vaping than smoking
○ The consumption of nicotine in e-cigs more addictive than smoking 
ordinary cigarettes.
○ Vapers who attempt quitting may end up experiencing withdrawal 
symptoms just like smokers will do.
● Vaping is not expensive
○ This is not true. Vaping devices, e liquids, and other accessories are 
costly.
○ A single unit may cost between $8 and $12 plus some dollars for the 
battery and your e-liquid.
○ An average vaper will refill their tanks approximately 200 times annually 
and that works out too close to $600 to $1400 annually.
● The e-Juice flavors are meant to attract kids
○ Not true. Vaping is meant for the adults. Maybe it’s because some 
flavorings are made from bubblegums and cupcakes flavors
○ Studies show that ex-smokers prefer sweet, fruity, or even dessert-
flavored e-juices
○ Studies show that less than 3 percent of vapers lie between 11 and 16 
years of age
○ It’s clear that adults are somewhat “tired” of tobacco flavored vape 
juices.