Nicotine and carbon monoxide, present in cigarettes and e-cigarettes, constrict blood vessels and reduce oxygen flow
In real use, the experience feels immediately familiar there are no sharp edges, no unexpected intensity, and no noticeable shifts from one draw to the next
Nicotine Control: Vaping allows users to choose nicotine levels, including nicotine-free options, which can help those trying to reduce nicotine intake
But most studies evaluated cigarette smokers, and less evidence exists for tobacco use in other the forms, like water pipes, or for tobacco exposure through passive smoking
These data, however, may not fully reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has worsened obesity among most age groups (124)(125)