The majority of smokers say that they would like to quit
Damage to the lungs is technically a result of a persons immune system attempting to eradicate the foreign invader
Young people are also experiencing serious cardiovascular issues from nicotine use, which raises blood pressure and damages blood vessels, all while increasing general risk of heart disease
For example, the buttery-flavored compound diacetyl was linked to a severe respiratory disease called bronchiolitis obliterans a condition nicknamed "popcorn lung" because workers at a microwave popcorn factory developed the disease after inhaling diacetyl
These symptoms are similar to those seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including breathing difficulties, coughing, wheezing, and chest pain
Even flavors considered mild or fruity may contain toxic compounds that produce free radicals and oxidative stress, contributing to cell damage and inflammation