What Is Considered Heavy Vaping?

Ideal Number Of Puffs

Many health professionals frequently address the topic of heavy vaping. Achieving the appropriate equilibrium in heavy vaping habits is crucial. If you find yourself excessively indulging in vaping yet still yearn for that satisfaction, it not only escalates costs but also raises the likelihood of adverse effects. Below, we delve into the data and statistics concerning the optimal number of puffs.

There is currently a lack of understanding surrounding the health risks of vaping. Evidence is available to determine some of the risks but researchers worldwide are still trying to determine how vaping can be detrimental to humans. 

Heavy Use Is Typically Characterised By:

• High Frequency of Use: Heavy users may vape throughout the day, frequently reaching for their vaping device multiple times within a short period.
• High Nicotine Consumption: Heavy users often consume vaping liquids with higher concentrations of nicotine. These users may prefer stronger e-liquids to satisfy nicotine cravings, potentially leading to increased consumption.
• Long Duration of Sessions: Heavy users may engage in vaping sessions that last for extended periods, sometimes vaping continuously for several minutes or even longer.
• Dependence and Addiction: Heavy users may demonstrate signs of dependence on nicotine, experiencing withdrawal symptoms when unable to vape for an extended period. This dependence can contribute to increased frequency and intensity of vaping.
• Health Effects: Heavy vaping may lead to adverse health effects associated with nicotine and other ingredients in vaping liquids. These effects can include respiratory issues, cardiovascular problems, and potential long-term health risks that are still being studied.

New Vapers and Hobbyists:

• New vapers and hobbyists transitioning from smoking should aim for around 60 to 80 puffs per day
• Hobbyist vapers who enjoy vaping for leisure will find that e-cigarettes are generally self-regulating. Stick to the recommended amount of puffs by manufacturers and you will naturally puff the right amount.

Average Puffs:

• On average vapers typically take around 132 to 140 puffs per day 
• If you find yourself puffing significantly more than this amount it might be time to reassess your vaping habits and, if required, seek professional advice.

Dangers of Excessive Puffing

• Fact: While nicotine vaping is not risk-free, it is substantially less harmful than smoking. Cigarettes release thousands of different chemicals when burned, many of which are poisonous and up to 70 cause cancer. However, most of these harmful chemicals are not contained in vape aerosol. People who make the change completely from smoking to vaping significantly reduce their exposure to various toxins found within vaping liquid

• Fact: Nicotine itself is relatively harmless. It is the other toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke that cause most of the harm from smoking. Nicotine does not directly cause cancer, lung disease, heart disease, or stroke. In fact, it has been used safely for many years in medicines to help people when they are trying to quit traditional smoking.

• Fact: Nicotine vapes are effective stop-smoking aids. Evidence shows that they are even more effective than nicotine replacement therapies like patches or gum. Some people find vaping helpful because it mimics the hand-to-mouth action of smoking and provides similar sensations. Choosing an e-liquid with enough nicotine can reduce withdrawal symptoms and urges to smoke. Almost two-thirds of people who move to vaping along with support from their local  services successfully quit smoking.

• Fact: While vapes contain the same addictive substance as cigarettes, vaping nicotine is far less harmful. Smoking exposes you to many harmful toxins that can cause serious illnesses. Vaping exposes users to fewer toxins and at lower nominal levels. Gradually reducing nicotine strength in e-liquid can help users to gradually move away from nicotine and becoming nicotine free.

• Common side effects include dry mouth, coughing, nausea, and headaches.
• Serious long-term side effects may include an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, lung damage, lung disease, seizures, and nicotine addiction and poisoning.

• Recent studies suggest that harmful substances in many vaping products could increase the risk of heart attack, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and addiction, especially among teens.
• Children’s doctors warn that vaping may cause long-term damage to young people’s lungs, hearts, and brains

Conclusion