There are increasing cases of teenagers suffering brain damage from e-cigarette use, a condition commonly seen in older adults, such as cerebral hemorrhage or brain bleeding.
Many young people have suffered serious brain damage due to e-cigarettes.
There are increasing cases of teenagers suffering brain damage from e-cigarette use, a condition commonly seen in older adults, such as cerebral hemorrhage or brain bleeding.
Speaking about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes, in an interview with a reporter from the Investment Newspaper, Dr. Nguyen Trung Nguyen, Director of the Poison Control Center at Bach Mai Hospital, said that in recent times, the hospital has received many cases of e-cigarette poisoning, including young patients with severe brain damage.
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| Dr. Nguyen Trung Nguyen, Director of the Poison Control Center, Bach Mai Hospital |
A typical case involves a 20-year-old female patient who was admitted to the hospital in a coma, experiencing seizures, heart damage, and kidney failure. She was diagnosed with e-cigarette poisoning containing synthetic drugs, and her brain suffered severe damage.
According to Dr. Nguyen, there have been cases where patients as young as 26 years old have suffered a ruptured blood vessel in the brain, similar to an elderly person having a stroke.
Some other patients, although appearing normal on the outside, show signs of epilepsy, memory impairment, insomnia upon examination, and if not treated promptly, can lead to premature death.
Experts warn that e-cigarettes are not only an addictive product but also pose serious health risks.
In particular, the mixing of drugs into e-cigarettes is a growing problem, especially among young people. Dr. Nguyen Trung Nguyen warns that e-cigarettes are becoming a breeding ground for synthetic drugs, with drug use rates 3.5 times higher than other forms of drug use.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Public Security , the buying, selling, and use of e-cigarettes containing drugs has become a complex problem, especially in cyberspace and on e-commerce platforms.
Criminals frequently manufacture e-cigarettes under various names such as Ampire, Wukong, or Bestas, misleading users, especially young people. These may contain synthetic drugs like marijuana, leading to severe poisoning and the risk of death.
Furthermore, e-cigarettes contain impurities that, when burned, can cause cancer and lung damage. Especially for teenagers, who have weaker immune systems, e-cigarette use can lead to serious consequences, including epilepsy, memory impairment, and respiratory problems.
Further e-cigarettes, including those containing e-cigarettes, are harmful. According to MSc. Dr. Vu Thi Diu, Deputy Head of the Respiratory Internal Medicine Department at Hospital 19-8, cigarettes cause rapid skin aging, leading to wrinkles, age spots, puffy eyes, and dry, dull skin. The chemicals in cigarettes constrict the capillaries under the skin, limiting blood and oxygen flow to the skin, resulting in premature aging.
Furthermore, tobacco is a major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, asthma, and pneumothorax. At Hospital 19-8, nearly 600 patients are currently being treated for COPD, most of whom have a history of active or passive smoking.
In addition to affecting the lungs, smoking also increases the risk of eye diseases such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and optic nerve damage, which can lead to blindness.
Dr. Vu Thi Diu advises people to quit smoking to protect their own health and the community. People who own dogs and cats should ensure they receive all necessary rabies vaccinations, and healthcare facilities should strengthen monitoring of patients suffering from e-cigarette poisoning.
In fact, e-cigarettes can cause serious health damage and potentially death if not treated promptly.
Experts also emphasized the importance of not supporting the sale of e-cigarettes, especially those containing narcotics. People need to raise their awareness and absolutely refrain from using these products to protect their personal and community health.
The use of e-cigarettes, especially those containing drugs, poses an extremely serious health risk. Young people need to be warned and protected from these products to minimize their risk of illness and death.
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