E-Cigs and the Immune System

[Cleoriff]

Many people gave up smoking and turned to e-cigarettes as a substitute. Since then it was evident that scientists would be looking for any problems associated with this alternative.

If honest I haven't been too concerned about any of the research to date.

This is different. The most recent data (in the US) hints at unexpected health effects unique to e-cig use.

After comparing genetic information swabbed from the noses of smokers, vapers, and non-users of both, researchers found that smoking suppresses the activity of 53 genes involved in the immune system. Vaping also suppressed those 53 immune genes—along with 305 others

The significance of that gene suppression is still an ongoing research project, though the initial results suggest that e-cig users may have compromised immune responses, making them potentially more vulnerable to infections and diseases.

http://arstechnica.com/science/2016/02/e-cigs-shut-down-hundreds-of-immune-system-genes-regular-cigs...

[jonsie]

To be honest, when the day comes I stop smoking it won't be by use of an ecig, I'll just stop altogether if I don't die first

[Cleoriff]

My hubby gave it up last June with Champix tablets. He had smoked since he was 11

[MI5]

My comments based on the fact that my immune system is no better or worse for vaping.
However, I am much fitter, have more energy and am financially better off since giving up traditional smoking materials.

[Cleoriff]

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@MI5 wrote:
My comments based on the fact that my immune system is no better or worse for vaping.
However, I am much fitter, have more energy and am financially better off since giving up traditional smoking materials.

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Good to hear Rich....I expect you have been at football this morning?...

[MI5]

Yeah, just got back - freezing my *** off

[Bambino]

This coming August will be 10 years since I quit smoking. I tried a pill similar to Champix but had side effects, so had to resort to a patch. At one point I thought I was going to have to put the patch over my mouth, but it did take the edge off. It also took a lot of will power, which I didn't think I had. If e-cigs had been more readily available at the time I think I would have tried them.

[MI5]

That's my problem too.... total lack of will power!

[jonsie]

Now that's one thing I do have....until I see the Note 6 no doubt

[Bambino]

You'd be surprised @MI5. After 40 years of smoking, I thought I was the last person who would ever quit.

[MI5]

I know what you mean @Bambino