SYMPTOMS OF VAPING
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Vaping products can result in symptoms that may be early warning signs for more severe health conditions.
If you currently use vaping products but smoked cigarettes in the past, you may still have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Additionally, it’s important to discuss the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, to ensure patients understand the process of quitting an addictive substance.
Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance. When people choose to quit vaping, it is not uncommon to experience severe nicotine withdrawals.
Going cold turkey and abruptly eliminating nicotine from your body can cause significant mental and physical changes, making it difficult for people to regulate their emotions during this time of transition.
Although the symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal may be unpleasant, they are only temporary. Prescription treatments are often an effective way to ease withdrawal symptoms.
Symptoms of nicotine withdrawal may include:
- Cravings to start vaping again
- Distractibility
- Feeling restless or nervous
- Poor sleep
- Possible weight gain
- Inability to regulate emotions
How nicotine affects the body
When nicotine acts as a stimulant within the body, it restricts blood flow causing problems within the circulatory system among both men and women.
Restricted blood flow and increased blood pressure can cause sexual and reproductive problems, such as an increased likelihood of complications during childbirth or erectile dysfunction in men.
Research around vaping
As a relatively new product on the market that continues to grow in popularity, more research is being revealed each day, heeding a potential warning for vapers.
One study published by Lung Foundation Australia reported findings that showed:
- 100% of the e-liquids in the test were inaccurately labelled
- 100% contained chemicals with unknown effects on the respiratory system
- 62% contained chemicals likely to be toxic is vaped on more than one occasion
It’s time to look after your health
To find out more about what treatments are available to quit vaping, start a conversation with the hub.health medical team.
If you’re experiencing any symptoms relating to health conditions associated with vaping or smoking, it’s essential that you contact a healthcare professional immediately.
Frequently asked questions
In most cases, NRT is the most effective treatment to quit vaping products. Although the body still receives nicotine through a different dispersal method, it is a controlled, low-dose release that is only used for a short period to assist in the symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal.
As recommended by Therapeutic Guidelines Australia, a member of the hub.health team may prescribe nicotine replacement therapy, combination therapy or pharmacotherapy.
If you feel the urge to vape within 30 minutes of waking in the morning or are vaping multiple times throughout the day, you will likely develop nicotine dependence. For patients that align with this category, NRT is often recommended as an aid to quit vaping.
Nicotine is a highly addictive substance. When people choose to quit vaping, it is not uncommon to experience severe nicotine withdrawals.
Abruptly eliminating nicotine from your body can cause significant mental and physical changes, making it difficult for people to regulate their emotions during this time of transition.
Although the symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal can be uncomfortable, they cannot hurt you and are only temporary. Prescribed treatments are an effective way to ease withdrawal symptoms and can provide a more sustainable solution than going it alone with the cold turkey method.
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At hub.health, our team provides the highest standard of healthcare, assessing each patient individually. If our medical team determines a potential risk related to a specific vaping cessation treatment, it will not be issued. Your assigned practitioner may provide recommendations for the next steps, including in-person GP visits for further assessment.
Once your treatment has been paid for, we will ship with express delivery to anywhere in Australia, meaning your package should arrive within 1-3 days. Your product is shipped in an Australia Post package, which means it will be completely discreet.
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