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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 35 (from laksa163)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa035.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/","crawl_time":1775857102,"first_indexed_time":1706218851,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"sg,healthhub!www,\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3029134275529306235","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Vaping Plays You","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Toggle to find out more.\nAll About\nVapes\nIt may seem harmless, cool and fun, but don’t be fooled — you’re\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe one being played. What starts as a casual puff can quickly take control. Read on\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tto see how vaping hooks you in — and puts your health at risk.\nIt may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tand your body.\nIt may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tand your body.\nWarning: Kpods are highly dangerous!\nIf someone collapses or shows severe symptoms after suspected use of etomidate vapes,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcall 995 immediately.\nFor those seeking help to quit the use of etomidate vapes, please visit\ngo.gov.sg\/stopvaping\nFind out more about vape and what it does to your body\nMr D's Vaping Addiction Cost Him $40,000 and 4 Painful Lung\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWashes\n@Singhealth\nAiling Malaysian Vaper Dies Days After Warning Others to Kick\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe Habit\n@The Star, Malaysia\nLooks cool? Maybe. Harmful? Definitely. Vaping causes Diseased\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHeart, Addicted Brain, and Popcorn Lungs. Don’t collect them at all.\nVaping and Your Heart\nHarmful chemicals spike heart rate and blood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpressure, weakening the heart over time.\nShort-Term Hits\nSpiked pulse,\nraised\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\theart rate\nand\nblood\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpressure\nBreathlessness\nwhen active\nDizziness\nor\nchest\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpain\nafter vaping\nLong-Term Harms\nHeart attack\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trisk\n1\nincreased\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\talong with stroke\nReduced stamina\n2\nfrom heart and lung strain\nReduced blood flow\nlimiting\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\toxygen\n3\n\nSources\nBajaña, M. J. F., Zevallos, J. C., Chérrez-Ojeda,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI., Alvarado, G., Green, T., Kirimi, B.,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJaramillo, D., Felix, M., Vanegas, E., Farfan,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA., Cadena-Vargas, M., Simancas-Racines, D., &\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFaytong-Haro, M. (2024). Association between the\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tuse of electronic cigarettes and myocardial\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tinfarction in U.S. adults.\nBMC Public\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHealth, 24\n(1).\nhttps:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12889-024-19561-z\nTsai, M., Byun, M. K., Shin, J., & Alexander, L.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tE. C. (2020). Effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdevices on cardiac and pulmonary physiology.\nThe Journal of Physiology, 598\n(22),\nhttps:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10506663\/\nSimovic, T., Matheson, C., Cobb, K., Heefner, A.,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThode, C., Colon, M., Tunon, E., Billingsley,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tH., Salmons, H., Ahmed, S. I., Carbone, S.,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGarten, R., Breland, A., Cobb, C. O.,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNana-Sinkam, P., & Rodriguez-Miguelez, P.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(2024). YOUNG USERS OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEXHIBIT REDUCED CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS.\nJournal of Applied Physiology, 137\n(3),\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t569–580.\nhttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38990977\/\nVaping and Your Brain\nVaping doesn’t just hit your lungs — it messes with\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tyour brain too. Nicotine tricks your brain’s reward\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsystem, triggering cravings and dependence. The\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlonger you stay hooked, the harder it gets to think\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclearly, focus, and stay in control.\nShort-Term Hits\nMental fog\nat school or work\nMood swings\nsuch as\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tirritability when not vaping\nVape dependence\nto relieve\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstress\nLong-Term Harms\nNicotine Dependence\n1,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\ncan cause memory and judgement\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tchanges\nCompromised brain\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfunction\n3\nmemory and\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdecision-making\nMental health\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trisks\n4\ninclude\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdepression and anxiety\nSources\nJérémie Naudé, Malou Dongelmans, & Faure, P.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(2015). Nicotinic alteration of decision-making.\nNeuropharmacology, 96\n, 244–254.\nhttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0028390814004377\nRiaz, T., Murtaza, G., Arif, A., Mahmood, S.,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSultana, R., Al-Hussain, F., & Bashir, S.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(n.d.). Nicotine smoking is associated with\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\timpaired cognitive performance in Pakistani\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tyoung people.\nPeerJ, 9\n, e11470.\nhttps:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8179217\/\nXie, C., Xie, Z., & Li, D. (2020). Association of\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\telectronic cigarette use with self-reported\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdifficulty concentrating, remembering, or making\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdecisions in US youth.\nTobacco Induced\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiseases, 18\n(December), 1–9.\nhttps:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7759092\/\nBaiden, P., Szlyk, H. S., Cavazos-Rehg, P.,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnyeaka, H. K., Peoples, J. E., & Kasson, E.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(2021). Use of electronic vaping products and\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmental health among adolescent high school\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstudents in the United States: The moderating\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\teffect of sex.\nJournal of Psychiatric\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tResearch, 147\n, 24–33.\nhttps:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8905685\/\nHigher Penalties for Vaping Offences\nVaping is prohibited by law in Singapore. Effective 1 May 2026, owning one could\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmean a fine of up to\n$10,000\n. Those found using vapes with specified psychoactive\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsubstances (SPS)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(e.g. etomidate) will be liable for up to\n$20,000\nfine, or up\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tto\n10 years jail\n, or both.\nLearn more about the other vape penalties.\nVaping isn't harmless. Enticing ads and peer pressure exploit\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcuriosity to spread mistruths. Stay sharp, know the real story, and protect your\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thealth.\nSocial Influence\nMisleading Advertisements\nSmoking Cessation Alternative\nThe Hearsay\nIf it looks trendy and cool in ads, it must be harmless.\nThe Truth\nDon’t be fooled, the trendy designs mask a toxic chemical trap. Would you\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\treally call addictive chemicals harmless?\nThe Hearsay\nVaping is the healthier way to quit smoking.\nThe Truth\nMany users end up addicted to both vape and cigarettes. Is it really\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thealthier or twice as harmful?\nSlide to see the truth.\nThe Hearsay\nEveryone's doing it, so it must be fine.\nThe Truth\nVaping is illegal and addictive and will cost your health. How is that\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfine?\nThe Hearsay\nIf it looks trendy and cool in ads, it must be harmless.\nThe Truth\nDon’t be fooled, the trendy designs mask a toxic chemical trap. Would you\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\treally call addictive chemicals harmless?\nThe Hearsay\nVaping is the healthier way to quit smoking.\nThe Truth\nMany users end up addicted to both vape and cigarettes. Is it really\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thealthier or twice as harmful?\nHover over each technique to learn more.\nJoin Our Community\nShare your journey, gain support, and pick up new tips to stay nicotine-free on our\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFacebook Group.\nJoin Now\nTalk To Our Consultants To Quit Vaping\nNeed support? 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[Home](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/ \"Home\")\n   \/\n2. [Health Programmes](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes \"Health Programmes\")\n\n## Vaping Plays You\nThe appeal of vaping is deceiving — it’s a trap, not a trend. Your life isn’t a game. Choose a future you can breathe in.\n\n![DontToyWithYourLife387x2152x.jpg](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/cd97e106c596417d97f71118695d73f7?v=01570f75)\n\nCONTRIBUTED BY ![Health Promotion Board](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/8504e8e5882a4390a147435b97c576bc?v=3060cc88) Health Promotion Board\n\nToggle to find out more.\n\n[I Quit Programme](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/#home)\n\nAll About  \nVapes\n\nThe Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act (TVCA) was passed in parliament on 6 March 2026. The TVCA will empower MOH and HSA to maintain our strong stance against vaping and etomidate abuse and will come into effect from 1 May 2026. Please refer to details of the [TVCA](https:\/\/www.moh.gov.sg\/newsroom\/tobacco--control-of-advertisements-and-sale---amendment--and-other-matters-bill-to-strengthen-enforcement-against-vaping-and-etomidate-abuse\/).\n\n- [Vaping Plays You](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/)\n- [Beat The Mistruths](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/vaping-mistruths)\n- [In the News](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/in-the-news)\n\nThe Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act (TVCA) was passed in parliament on 6 March 2026. The TVCA will empower MOH and HSA to maintain our strong stance against vaping and etomidate abuse and will come into effect from 1 May 2026. Please refer to details of the [TVCA](https:\/\/www.moh.gov.sg\/newsroom\/tobacco--control-of-advertisements-and-sale---amendment--and-other-matters-bill-to-strengthen-enforcement-against-vaping-and-etomidate-abuse\/).\n\n#### [Vaping Plays You](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#main-menu-item)\n- [Vaping Plays You](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/)\n- [Beat The Mistruths](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/vaping-mistruths)\n- [In the News](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/in-the-news)\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/3b374eb40afa4014895656a24f423d6d)\n\n![Don't toy with your life. Warning: vaping plays you instead.](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/399a5d39e5d7481189a811ff9e34822e)\n\nIt may seem harmless, cool and fun, but don’t be fooled — you’re the one being played. What starts as a casual puff can quickly take control. Read on to see how vaping hooks you in — and puts your health at risk.\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/a8bf4c21dde64ac7a31ed6dbb07f5947) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/7e3c57977c5c4a70a0011587edbb4370)\n\n![What's Actually in Your Vape](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/93187432c38e4af1bc6671bbfc600191)\n\nIt may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s hiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into vapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you and your body.\n\n![What's Actually in Your Vape](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/d592a05ddc504d0ea9e5c0b5070e5b2c)\n\nIt may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s hiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into vapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you and your body.\n\n#### **Warning: Kpods are highly dangerous\\!**\n- If someone collapses or shows severe symptoms after suspected use of etomidate vapes, call 995 immediately.\n- For those seeking help to quit the use of etomidate vapes, please visit [go.gov.sg\/stopvaping](https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/stopvaping)\n\n**Find out more about vape and what it does to your body**\n\n- ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/b9700d4f309d4b159288834639b7f1e6)\n  \n  **Uncover The Dark Juicy Secrets of Vape** @justkeepthinkingsg\n- ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/5be9e423307a4d67bd4b0c989deecd9d)\n  \n  **Unravelling The Burning Hold of Nicotine** @justkeepthinkingsg\n- [![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/ef014fcdec8c41a9ba7502665609d53e) **Mr D's Vaping Addiction Cost Him \\$40,000 and 4 Painful Lung Washes** @Singhealth](https:\/\/www.sgh.com.sg\/news\/patient-care\/former-vape-addict-needed-lung-washing-procedure-twice-after-developing-rare-disease)\n- [![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/cd6457d627ca496d9b1dfb50c1b5a686) **Ailing Malaysian Vaper Dies Days After Warning Others to Kick the Habit** @The Star, Malaysia](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/asia\/se-asia\/haunting-last-words-ailing-malaysian-vaper-dies-days-after-warning-others-to-kick-the-habit)\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/b9700d4f309d4b159288834639b7f1e6)\n\n**Uncover The Dark Juicy Secrets of Vape** @justkeepthinkingsg\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/5be9e423307a4d67bd4b0c989deecd9d)\n\n**Unravelling The Burning Hold of Nicotine** @justkeepthinkingsg\n\n[![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/ef014fcdec8c41a9ba7502665609d53e) **Mr D's Vaping Addiction Cost Him \\$40,000 and 4 Painful Lung Washes** @Singhealth](https:\/\/www.sgh.com.sg\/news\/patient-care\/former-vape-addict-needed-lung-washing-procedure-twice-after-developing-rare-disease)\n\n[![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/cd6457d627ca496d9b1dfb50c1b5a686) **Ailing Malaysian Vaper Dies Days After Warning Others to Kick the Habit** @The Star, Malaysia](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/asia\/se-asia\/haunting-last-words-ailing-malaysian-vaper-dies-days-after-warning-others-to-kick-the-habit)\n\n#### **Vitamin E Acetate**\nThis oily chemical can be found in vape liquids. While it’s safe to eat in food, inhaling it can cause serious damage to your lungs.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  Can **coat the lungs** and block oxygen flow1\n- 02\n  Symptoms include **chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue**\n- 03\n  Widely found in **vape products**\n- 04\n  Linked to **EVALI** (a vaping-related lung illness)2\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-01-vitamin-sources-item)\n1. Soto B, Costanzo L, Puskoor A, Akkari N, Geraghty P. The implications of Vitamin E acetate in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Ann Thorac Med. 2023;18:1–9. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10034821\/>\n2. Blount BC, Karwowski MP, Shields PG, Morel-Espinosa M, Valentin-Blasini L, Gardner M, et al. Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(8):697–705. <https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa1916433>\n\n#### **Nicotine**\nNicotine, the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes, is found in even more concentrated amounts in vape liquids and refills. Overuse can lead to nicotine poisoning2.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, slowing of the heart and breathing rate — **typical warning signs of nicotine poisoning**1\n- 02\n  Leaking vape liquids can cause **skin contamination**\n- 03\n  Disrupted brain chemistry and  **mood disorders**\n- 04\n  Irresistible urges and **impulse control issues**\n- 05\n  Difficulty concentrating, **reduced focus and cognition**3\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-01-nicotine-sources-item)\n1. Paik JH, Kang S, Durey A, Kim JH, Kim AJ. Symptomatic bradycardia due to nicotine intoxication. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2018;30(1):121–126. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5885240\/>.\n2. Miller A. Nicotine poisoning increases due to e-cigarettes. CMAJ. 2014;186(10):E367. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4081231\/>.\n3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health. Health effects of e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults. In:  *E-cigarette use among youth and young adults: A report of the Surgeon General* Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. <https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538688\/?report=reader>.\n\n#### **Etomidate**\nVape pods could also include other drugs that will harm your body. One such substance is etomidate, an anaesthetic **meant for hospital use under strict medical supervision**, that can be dangerous when misused.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  You may experience confusion, uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness\n- 02\n  Serious psychiatric effects which include suicidal behaviour\n- 03\n  Disruption of vital body functions such as irregular heart rhythms, abnormal blood pressure, breathing difficulties and hormonal imbalance that can be fatal in severe cases\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-01-etomidate-item)\n1. Ng, C. Z., Hamood Said Al‐Aamari, H., Low, L. T., & Zhang, M. W. (2025). The emerging landscape of Etomidate E‐Cigarettes use. Addiction. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/add.70151.\n\n#### **Cancerous Chemicals**\nNot just nicotine — you could be exposed to substances known to cause cancer over time.1\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  You could be consuming **formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals and more**\n- 02\n  Long-term exposure increases risk of **lung, throat, and blood cancers**2\n- 03\n  Some chemicals are even found in **car exhaust and paint thinners**\n- 04\n  Damage happens **quietly, over time**\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-01-cancerous-chemicals-sources-item)\n1. Shehata SA, Toraih EA, Ismail EA, Hagras AM, Elmorsy E, Fawzy MS. Vaping, Environmental Toxicants Exposure, and Lung Cancer Risk. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;15(18):4525. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10526315\/>\n2. Sahu R, Shah K, Malviya R, Paliwal D, Sagar S, Singh S, Prajapati BG, Bhattacharya S. E-Cigarettes and Associated Health Risks: An Update on Cancer Potential. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Nov 14;91(6):516-531. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10660480\/>\n\n#### **Particulate Matter**\nTiny particles get deep into your lungs when you vape.2 They can cause swelling and make it harder for you to breathe. Particulate matter is harmful to vapers as well as others in the same indoor space.\n\n**What it means for vapers and those around them:**\n\n- 01\n  Can cause **lung inflammation**1\n- 02\n  Triggers **shortness of breath and chronic coughing**\n- 03\n  Can worsen **asthma or respiratory issues**\n- 04\n  Linked to **long-term lung damage**\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-01-particular-matter-sources-item)\n1. Park JA, Crotty Alexander LE, Christiani DC. Vaping and lung inflammation and injury. Annu Rev Physiol. 2022;84:611–629. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10228557\/>.\n2. Allbright K, Villandre J, Crotty Alexander LE, Zhang M, Benam KH, Evankovich J, et al. The paradox of the safer cigarette: understanding the pulmonary effects of electronic cigarettes. Eur Respir J. 2024 Jun 28;63(6):2301494. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12077657\/>.\n\n#### **Vitamin E Acetate**\nThis oily chemical can be found in vape liquids. While it’s safe to eat in food, inhaling it can cause serious damage to your lungs.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  Can **coat the lungs** and block oxygen flow1\n- 02\n  Symptoms include **chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue**\n- 03\n  Widely found in **vape products**\n- 04\n  Linked to **EVALI** (a vaping-related lung illness)2\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-02-vitamin-sources-item)\n1. Soto B, Costanzo L, Puskoor A, Akkari N, Geraghty P. The implications of Vitamin E acetate in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Ann Thorac Med. 2023;18:1–9. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10034821\/>\n2. Blount BC, Karwowski MP, Shields PG, Morel-Espinosa M, Valentin-Blasini L, Gardner M, et al. Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(8):697–705. <https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa1916433>\n\n#### **Nicotine**\nNicotine, the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes, is found in even more concentrated amounts in vape liquids and refills. Overuse can lead to nicotine poisoning2.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, slowing of the heart and breathing rate — **typical warning signs of nicotine poisoning**1\n- 02\n  Leaking vape liquids can cause **skin contamination**\n- 03\n  Disrupted brain chemistry and  **mood disorders**\n- 04\n  Irresistible urges and **impulse control issues**\n- 05\n  Difficulty concentrating, **reduced focus and cognition**3\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-02-nicotine-sources-item)\n1. Paik JH, Kang S, Durey A, Kim JH, Kim AJ. Symptomatic bradycardia due to nicotine intoxication. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2018;30(1):121–126. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5885240\/>.\n2. Miller A. Nicotine poisoning increases due to e-cigarettes. CMAJ. 2014;186(10):E367. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4081231\/>.\n3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health. Health effects of e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults. In:  *E-cigarette use among youth and young adults: A report of the Surgeon General* Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. <https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538688\/?report=reader>.\n\n#### **Etomidate**\nVape pods could also include other drugs that will harm your body. One such substance is etomidate, an anaesthetic **meant for hospital use under strict medical supervision**, that can be dangerous when misused.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  You may experience confusion, uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness\n- 02\n  Serious psychiatric effects which include suicidal behaviour\n- 03\n  Disruption of vital body functions such as irregular heart rhythms, abnormal blood pressure, breathing difficulties and hormonal imbalance that can be fatal in severe cases\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-02-etomidate-item)\n1. Ng, C. Z., Hamood Said Al‐Aamari, H., Low, L. T., & Zhang, M. W. (2025). The emerging landscape of Etomidate E‐Cigarettes use. Addiction. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/add.70151.\n\n#### **Cancerous Chemicals**\nNot just nicotine — you could be exposed to substances known to cause cancer over time.1\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  You could be consuming **formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals and more**\n- 02\n  Long-term exposure increases risk of **lung, throat, and blood cancers**2\n- 03\n  Some chemicals are even found in **car exhaust and paint thinners**\n- 04\n  Damage happens **quietly, over time**\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-02-cancerous-chemicals-sources-item)\n1. Shehata SA, Toraih EA, Ismail EA, Hagras AM, Elmorsy E, Fawzy MS. Vaping, Environmental Toxicants Exposure, and Lung Cancer Risk. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;15(18):4525. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10526315\/>\n2. Sahu R, Shah K, Malviya R, Paliwal D, Sagar S, Singh S, Prajapati BG, Bhattacharya S. E-Cigarettes and Associated Health Risks: An Update on Cancer Potential. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Nov 14;91(6):516-531. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10660480\/>\n\n#### **Particulate Matter**\nTiny particles get deep into your lungs when you vape.2 They can cause swelling and make it harder for you to breathe. Particulate matter is harmful to vapers as well as others in the same indoor space.\n\n**What it means for vapers and those around them:**\n\n- 01\n  Can cause **lung inflammation**1\n- 02\n  Triggers **shortness of breath and chronic coughing**\n- 03\n  Can worsen **asthma or respiratory issues**\n- 04\n  Linked to **long-term lung damage**\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-02-particular-matter-sources-item)\n1. Park JA, Crotty Alexander LE, Christiani DC. Vaping and lung inflammation and injury. Annu Rev Physiol. 2022;84:611–629. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10228557\/>.\n2. Allbright K, Villandre J, Crotty Alexander LE, Zhang M, Benam KH, Evankovich J, et al. The paradox of the safer cigarette: understanding the pulmonary effects of electronic cigarettes. Eur Respir J. 2024 Jun 28;63(6):2301494. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12077657\/>.\n\n#### **Vitamin E Acetate**\nThis oily chemical can be found in vape liquids. While it’s safe to eat in food, inhaling it can cause serious damage to your lungs.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  Can **coat the lungs** and block oxygen flow1\n- 02\n  Symptoms include **chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue**\n- 03\n  Widely found in **vape products**\n- 04\n  Linked to **EVALI** (a vaping-related lung illness)2\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-03-vitamin-sources-item)\n1. Soto B, Costanzo L, Puskoor A, Akkari N, Geraghty P. The implications of Vitamin E acetate in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Ann Thorac Med. 2023;18:1–9. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10034821\/>\n2. Blount BC, Karwowski MP, Shields PG, Morel-Espinosa M, Valentin-Blasini L, Gardner M, et al. Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(8):697–705. <https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa1916433>\n\n#### **Nicotine**\nNicotine, the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes, is found in even more concentrated amounts in vape liquids and refills. Overuse can lead to nicotine poisoning2.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, slowing of the heart and breathing rate — **typical warning signs of nicotine poisoning**1\n- 02\n  Leaking vape liquids can cause **skin contamination**\n- 03\n  Disrupted brain chemistry and  **mood disorders**\n- 04\n  Irresistible urges and **impulse control issues**\n- 05\n  Difficulty concentrating, **reduced focus and cognition**3\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-03-nicotine-sources-item)\n1. Paik JH, Kang S, Durey A, Kim JH, Kim AJ. Symptomatic bradycardia due to nicotine intoxication. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2018;30(1):121–126. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5885240\/>.\n2. Miller A. Nicotine poisoning increases due to e-cigarettes. CMAJ. 2014;186(10):E367. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4081231\/>.\n3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health. Health effects of e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults. In:  *E-cigarette use among youth and young adults: A report of the Surgeon General* Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. <https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538688\/?report=reader>.\n\n#### **Etomidate**\nVape pods could also include other drugs that will harm your body. One such substance is etomidate, an anaesthetic **meant for hospital use under strict medical supervision**, that can be dangerous when misused.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  You may experience confusion, uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness\n- 02\n  Serious psychiatric effects which include suicidal behaviour\n- 03\n  Disruption of vital body functions such as irregular heart rhythms, abnormal blood pressure, breathing difficulties and hormonal imbalance that can be fatal in severe cases\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-03-etomidate-item)\n1. Ng, C. Z., Hamood Said Al‐Aamari, H., Low, L. T., & Zhang, M. W. (2025). The emerging landscape of Etomidate E‐Cigarettes use. Addiction. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/add.70151.\n\n#### **Cancerous Chemicals**\nNot just nicotine — you could be exposed to substances known to cause cancer over time.1\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  You could be consuming **formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals and more**\n- 02\n  Long-term exposure increases risk of **lung, throat, and blood cancers**2\n- 03\n  Some chemicals are even found in **car exhaust and paint thinners**\n- 04\n  Damage happens **quietly, over time**\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-03-cancerous-chemicals-sources-item)\n1. Shehata SA, Toraih EA, Ismail EA, Hagras AM, Elmorsy E, Fawzy MS. Vaping, Environmental Toxicants Exposure, and Lung Cancer Risk. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;15(18):4525. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10526315\/>\n2. Sahu R, Shah K, Malviya R, Paliwal D, Sagar S, Singh S, Prajapati BG, Bhattacharya S. E-Cigarettes and Associated Health Risks: An Update on Cancer Potential. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Nov 14;91(6):516-531. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10660480\/>\n\n#### **Particulate Matter**\nTiny particles get deep into your lungs when you vape.2 They can cause swelling and make it harder for you to breathe. Particulate matter is harmful to vapers as well as others in the same indoor space.\n\n**What it means for vapers and those around them:**\n\n- 01\n  Can cause **lung inflammation**1\n- 02\n  Triggers **shortness of breath and chronic coughing**\n- 03\n  Can worsen **asthma or respiratory issues**\n- 04\n  Linked to **long-term lung damage**\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-03-particular-matter-sources-item)\n1. Park JA, Crotty Alexander LE, Christiani DC. Vaping and lung inflammation and injury. Annu Rev Physiol. 2022;84:611–629. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10228557\/>.\n2. Allbright K, Villandre J, Crotty Alexander LE, Zhang M, Benam KH, Evankovich J, et al. The paradox of the safer cigarette: understanding the pulmonary effects of electronic cigarettes. Eur Respir J. 2024 Jun 28;63(6):2301494. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12077657\/>.\n\n#### **Vitamin E Acetate**\nThis oily chemical can be found in vape liquids. While it’s safe to eat in food, inhaling it can cause serious damage to your lungs.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  Can **coat the lungs** and block oxygen flow1\n- 02\n  Symptoms include **chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue**\n- 03\n  Widely found in **vape products**\n- 04\n  Linked to **EVALI** (a vaping-related lung illness)2\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-04-vitamin-sources-item)\n1. Soto B, Costanzo L, Puskoor A, Akkari N, Geraghty P. The implications of Vitamin E acetate in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Ann Thorac Med. 2023;18:1–9. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10034821\/>\n2. Blount BC, Karwowski MP, Shields PG, Morel-Espinosa M, Valentin-Blasini L, Gardner M, et al. Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(8):697–705. <https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa1916433>\n\n#### **Nicotine**\nNicotine, the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes, is found in even more concentrated amounts in vape liquids and refills. Overuse can lead to nicotine poisoning2.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, slowing of the heart and breathing rate — **typical warning signs of nicotine poisoning**1\n- 02\n  Leaking vape liquids can cause **skin contamination**\n- 03\n  Disrupted brain chemistry and  **mood disorders**\n- 04\n  Irresistible urges and **impulse control issues**\n- 05\n  Difficulty concentrating, **reduced focus and cognition**3\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-04-nicotine-sources-item)\n1. Paik JH, Kang S, Durey A, Kim JH, Kim AJ. Symptomatic bradycardia due to nicotine intoxication. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2018;30(1):121–126. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5885240\/>.\n2. Miller A. Nicotine poisoning increases due to e-cigarettes. CMAJ. 2014;186(10):E367. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4081231\/>.\n3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health. Health effects of e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults. In:  *E-cigarette use among youth and young adults: A report of the Surgeon General* Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. <https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538688\/?report=reader>.\n\n#### **Etomidate**\nVape pods could also include other drugs that will harm your body. One such substance is etomidate, an anaesthetic **meant for hospital use under strict medical supervision**, that can be dangerous when misused.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  You may experience confusion, uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness\n- 02\n  Serious psychiatric effects which include suicidal behaviour\n- 03\n  Disruption of vital body functions such as irregular heart rhythms, abnormal blood pressure, breathing difficulties and hormonal imbalance that can be fatal in severe cases\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-04-etomidate-item)\n1. Ng, C. Z., Hamood Said Al‐Aamari, H., Low, L. T., & Zhang, M. W. (2025). The emerging landscape of Etomidate E‐Cigarettes use. Addiction. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/add.70151.\n\n#### **Cancerous Chemicals**\nNot just nicotine — you could be exposed to substances known to cause cancer over time.1\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  You could be consuming **formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals and more**\n- 02\n  Long-term exposure increases risk of **lung, throat, and blood cancers**2\n- 03\n  Some chemicals are even found in **car exhaust and paint thinners**\n- 04\n  Damage happens **quietly, over time**\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-04-cancerous-chemicals-sources-item)\n1. Shehata SA, Toraih EA, Ismail EA, Hagras AM, Elmorsy E, Fawzy MS. Vaping, Environmental Toxicants Exposure, and Lung Cancer Risk. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;15(18):4525. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10526315\/>\n2. Sahu R, Shah K, Malviya R, Paliwal D, Sagar S, Singh S, Prajapati BG, Bhattacharya S. E-Cigarettes and Associated Health Risks: An Update on Cancer Potential. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Nov 14;91(6):516-531. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10660480\/>\n\n#### **Particulate Matter**\nTiny particles get deep into your lungs when you vape.2 They can cause swelling and make it harder for you to breathe. Particulate matter is harmful to vapers as well as others in the same indoor space.\n\n**What it means for vapers and those around them:**\n\n- 01\n  Can cause **lung inflammation**1\n- 02\n  Triggers **shortness of breath and chronic coughing**\n- 03\n  Can worsen **asthma or respiratory issues**\n- 04\n  Linked to **long-term lung damage**\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-04-particular-matter-sources-item)\n1. Park JA, Crotty Alexander LE, Christiani DC. Vaping and lung inflammation and injury. Annu Rev Physiol. 2022;84:611–629. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10228557\/>.\n2. Allbright K, Villandre J, Crotty Alexander LE, Zhang M, Benam KH, Evankovich J, et al. The paradox of the safer cigarette: understanding the pulmonary effects of electronic cigarettes. Eur Respir J. 2024 Jun 28;63(6):2301494. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12077657\/>.\n\n#### **Vitamin E Acetate**\nThis oily chemical can be found in vape liquids. While it’s safe to eat in food, inhaling it can cause serious damage to your lungs.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  Can **coat the lungs** and block oxygen flow1\n- 02\n  Symptoms include **chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue**\n- 03\n  Widely found in **vape products**\n- 04\n  Linked to **EVALI** (a vaping-related lung illness)2\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-05-vitamin-sources-item)\n1. Soto B, Costanzo L, Puskoor A, Akkari N, Geraghty P. The implications of Vitamin E acetate in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Ann Thorac Med. 2023;18:1–9. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10034821\/>\n2. Blount BC, Karwowski MP, Shields PG, Morel-Espinosa M, Valentin-Blasini L, Gardner M, et al. Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(8):697–705. <https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJMoa1916433>\n\n#### **Nicotine**\nNicotine, the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes, is found in even more concentrated amounts in vape liquids and refills. Overuse can lead to nicotine poisoning2.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, slowing of the heart and breathing rate — **typical warning signs of nicotine poisoning**1\n- 02\n  Leaking vape liquids can cause **skin contamination**\n- 03\n  Disrupted brain chemistry and  **mood disorders**\n- 04\n  Irresistible urges and **impulse control issues**\n- 05\n  Difficulty concentrating, **reduced focus and cognition**3\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-05-nicotine-sources-item)\n1. Paik JH, Kang S, Durey A, Kim JH, Kim AJ. Symptomatic bradycardia due to nicotine intoxication. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2018;30(1):121–126. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5885240\/>.\n2. Miller A. Nicotine poisoning increases due to e-cigarettes. CMAJ. 2014;186(10):E367. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4081231\/>.\n3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health. Health effects of e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults. In:  *E-cigarette use among youth and young adults: A report of the Surgeon General* Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. <https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK538688\/?report=reader>.\n\n#### **Etomidate**\nVape pods could also include other drugs that will harm your body. One such substance is etomidate, an anaesthetic **meant for hospital use under strict medical supervision**, that can be dangerous when misused.\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  You may experience confusion, uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness\n- 02\n  Serious psychiatric effects which include suicidal behaviour\n- 03\n  Disruption of vital body functions such as irregular heart rhythms, abnormal blood pressure, breathing difficulties and hormonal imbalance that can be fatal in severe cases\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-05-etomidate-item)\n1. Ng, C. Z., Hamood Said Al‐Aamari, H., Low, L. T., & Zhang, M. W. (2025). The emerging landscape of Etomidate E‐Cigarettes use. Addiction. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/add.70151.\n\n#### **Cancerous Chemicals**\nNot just nicotine — you could be exposed to substances known to cause cancer over time.1\n\n**What it means for vapers:**\n\n- 01\n  You could be consuming **formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals and more**\n- 02\n  Long-term exposure increases risk of **lung, throat, and blood cancers**2\n- 03\n  Some chemicals are even found in **car exhaust and paint thinners**\n- 04\n  Damage happens **quietly, over time**\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-05-cancerous-chemicals-sources-item)\n1. Shehata SA, Toraih EA, Ismail EA, Hagras AM, Elmorsy E, Fawzy MS. Vaping, Environmental Toxicants Exposure, and Lung Cancer Risk. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;15(18):4525. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10526315\/>\n2. Sahu R, Shah K, Malviya R, Paliwal D, Sagar S, Singh S, Prajapati BG, Bhattacharya S. E-Cigarettes and Associated Health Risks: An Update on Cancer Potential. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Nov 14;91(6):516-531. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10660480\/>\n\n#### **Particulate Matter**\nTiny particles get deep into your lungs when you vape.2 They can cause swelling and make it harder for you to breathe. Particulate matter is harmful to vapers as well as others in the same indoor space.\n\n**What it means for vapers and those around them:**\n\n- 01\n  Can cause **lung inflammation**1\n- 02\n  Triggers **shortness of breath and chronic coughing**\n- 03\n  Can worsen **asthma or respiratory issues**\n- 04\n  Linked to **long-term lung damage**\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#vape-facts-05-particular-matter-sources-item)\n1. Park JA, Crotty Alexander LE, Christiani DC. Vaping and lung inflammation and injury. Annu Rev Physiol. 2022;84:611–629. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10228557\/>.\n2. Allbright K, Villandre J, Crotty Alexander LE, Zhang M, Benam KH, Evankovich J, et al. The paradox of the safer cigarette: understanding the pulmonary effects of electronic cigarettes. Eur Respir J. 2024 Jun 28;63(6):2301494. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC12077657\/>.\n\n![The harmful Vape Villains](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/ca0f8ada1e9a4eb9bbd11e72b7f022eb)\n\n![The harmful Vape Villains](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/706924071a4d4422ab66d38641a0fbd4)\n\nLooks cool? Maybe. Harmful? Definitely. Vaping causes Diseased Heart, Addicted Brain, and Popcorn Lungs. Don’t collect them at all.\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/95be8b467c7845108602062829a29a45) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/5e991c33cea343d8926cc8ce512f8820)\n\n#### [Vaping and Your Heart](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-item-1)\nHarmful chemicals spike heart rate and blood pressure, weakening the heart over time.\n\n#### [Short-Term Hits](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-item-2)\n- **Spiked pulse,** **raised heart rate** and **blood pressure**\n- **Breathlessness** when active\n- **Dizziness** or **chest pain** after vaping\n\n#### [Long-Term Harms](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-item-3)\n- **Heart attack risk**1 increased along with stroke\n- **Reduced stamina**2 from heart and lung strain\n- **Reduced blood flow** limiting oxygen3\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-sources-item)\n1. Bajaña, M. J. F., Zevallos, J. C., Chérrez-Ojeda, I., Alvarado, G., Green, T., Kirimi, B., Jaramillo, D., Felix, M., Vanegas, E., Farfan, A., Cadena-Vargas, M., Simancas-Racines, D., & Faytong-Haro, M. (2024). Association between the use of electronic cigarettes and myocardial infarction in U.S. adults. *BMC Public Health, 24*(1). <https:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12889-024-19561-z>\n2. Tsai, M., Byun, M. K., Shin, J., & Alexander, L. E. C. (2020). Effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping devices on cardiac and pulmonary physiology. *The Journal of Physiology, 598*(22), <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10506663\/>\n3. Simovic, T., Matheson, C., Cobb, K., Heefner, A., Thode, C., Colon, M., Tunon, E., Billingsley, H., Salmons, H., Ahmed, S. I., Carbone, S., Garten, R., Breland, A., Cobb, C. O., Nana-Sinkam, P., & Rodriguez-Miguelez, P. (2024). YOUNG USERS OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES EXHIBIT REDUCED CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS. *Journal of Applied Physiology, 137*(3), 569–580. <https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38990977\/>\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/e5b0a02cd59b48f0a6d8c408e3889a4a) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/5cc22c2220884619ba94463ac765373f)\n\n#### [Vaping and Your Brain](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-item-1)\nVaping doesn’t just hit your lungs — it messes with your brain too. Nicotine tricks your brain’s reward system, triggering cravings and dependence. The longer you stay hooked, the harder it gets to think clearly, focus, and stay in control.\n\n#### [Short-Term Hits](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-item-2)\n- **Mental fog** at school or work\n- **Mood swings** such as irritability when not vaping\n- **Vape dependence** to relieve stress\n\n#### [Long-Term Harms](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-item-3)\n- **Nicotine Dependence**1, 2 can cause memory and judgement changes\n- **Compromised brain function**3 memory and decision-making\n- **Mental health risks**4 include depression and anxiety\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-sources-item)\n1. Jérémie Naudé, Malou Dongelmans, & Faure, P. (2015). Nicotinic alteration of decision-making. *Neuropharmacology, 96*, 244–254. <https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0028390814004377>\n2. Riaz, T., Murtaza, G., Arif, A., Mahmood, S., Sultana, R., Al-Hussain, F., & Bashir, S. (n.d.). Nicotine smoking is associated with impaired cognitive performance in Pakistani young people. *PeerJ, 9*, e11470. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8179217\/>\n3. Xie, C., Xie, Z., & Li, D. (2020). Association of electronic cigarette use with self-reported difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions in US youth. *Tobacco Induced Diseases, 18*(December), 1–9. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7759092\/>\n4. Baiden, P., Szlyk, H. S., Cavazos-Rehg, P., Onyeaka, H. K., Peoples, J. E., & Kasson, E. (2021). Use of electronic vaping products and mental health among adolescent high school students in the United States: The moderating effect of sex. *Journal of Psychiatric Research, 147*, 24–33. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8905685\/>\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/4f1a69f9097e4f928a040ab329fedf8a) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/9f1d330433e446209d7a30afc3a9aa97)\n\n#### [Vaping and Your Lungs](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-item-1)\nChemicals found in vapes scar the delicate tissue inside your lungs. Over time, this damage makes it harder to breathe, even during simple activities like walking or climbing stairs. What feels easy today could become a struggle tomorrow.\n\n#### [Short-Term Hits](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-item-2)\n- **Shortness of breath** even during simple tasks\n- **Frequent coughing** and wheezing\n- **Chest tightness** and discomfort\n\n#### [Long-Term Harms](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-item-3)\n- **Lung damage** reducing oxygen intake\n- **Weak stamina** making physical activity more difficult over time1\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-sources-item)\n1. Ammar, H., Rania Hashish, Shrouk Mohamed Ali, Salem, A., & Abeer Hagras. (2023). Evaluation of functional aerobic exercise capacity among chronic e-cigarette users compared to combustible cigarette smokers and non-smokers: a comparative study. *Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 28*(1). <https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/374896511_Evaluation_of_functional_aerobic_exercise_capacity_among_chronic_e-cigarette_users_compared_to_combustible_cigarette_smokers_and_non-smokers_a_comparative_study>\n\nDiseased Heart\n\n- Diseased Heart\n- Addicted Brain\n- Popcorn Lungs\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/95be8b467c7845108602062829a29a45) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/5e991c33cea343d8926cc8ce512f8820)\n\n#### [Vaping and Your Heart](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-1)\nHarmful chemicals spike heart rate and blood pressure, weakening the heart over time.\n\n#### [Short-Term Hits](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-2)\n- **Spiked pulse,** **raised heart rate** and **blood pressure**\n- **Breathlessness** when active\n- **Dizziness** or **chest pain** after vaping\n\n#### [Long-Term Harms](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-3)\n- **Heart attack risk**1 increased along with stroke\n- **Reduced stamina**2 from heart and lung strain\n- **Reduced blood flow** limiting oxygen3\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-sources-item)\n1. Bajaña, M. J. F., Zevallos, J. C., Chérrez-Ojeda, I., Alvarado, G., Green, T., Kirimi, B., Jaramillo, D., Felix, M., Vanegas, E., Farfan, A., Cadena-Vargas, M., Simancas-Racines, D., & Faytong-Haro, M. (2024). Association between the use of electronic cigarettes and myocardial infarction in U.S. adults. *BMC Public Health, 24*(1). <https:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12889-024-19561-z>\n2. Tsai, M., Byun, M. K., Shin, J., & Alexander, L. E. C. (2020). Effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping devices on cardiac and pulmonary physiology. *The Journal of Physiology, 598*(22), <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10506663\/>\n3. Simovic, T., Matheson, C., Cobb, K., Heefner, A., Thode, C., Colon, M., Tunon, E., Billingsley, H., Salmons, H., Ahmed, S. I., Carbone, S., Garten, R., Breland, A., Cobb, C. O., Nana-Sinkam, P., & Rodriguez-Miguelez, P. (2024). YOUNG USERS OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES EXHIBIT REDUCED CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS. *Journal of Applied Physiology, 137*(3), 569–580. <https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38990977\/>\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/e5b0a02cd59b48f0a6d8c408e3889a4a) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/5cc22c2220884619ba94463ac765373f)\n\n#### [Vaping and Your Brain](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-1)\nVaping doesn’t just hit your lungs — it messes with your brain too. Nicotine tricks your brain’s reward system, triggering cravings and dependence. The longer you stay hooked, the harder it gets to think clearly, focus, and stay in control.\n\n#### [Short-Term Hits](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-2)\n- **Mental fog** at school or work\n- **Mood swings** such as irritability when not vaping\n- **Vape dependence** to relieve stress\n\n#### [Long-Term Harms](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-3)\n- **Nicotine Dependence**1, 2 can cause memory and judgement changes\n- **Compromised brain function**3 memory and decision-making\n- **Mental health risks**4 include depression and anxiety\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-sources-item)\n1. Jérémie Naudé, Malou Dongelmans, & Faure, P. (2015). Nicotinic alteration of decision-making. *Neuropharmacology, 96*, 244–254. <https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0028390814004377>\n2. Riaz, T., Murtaza, G., Arif, A., Mahmood, S., Sultana, R., Al-Hussain, F., & Bashir, S. (n.d.). Nicotine smoking is associated with impaired cognitive performance in Pakistani young people. *PeerJ, 9*, e11470. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8179217\/>\n3. Xie, C., Xie, Z., & Li, D. (2020). Association of electronic cigarette use with self-reported difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions in US youth. *Tobacco Induced Diseases, 18*(December), 1–9. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7759092\/>\n4. Baiden, P., Szlyk, H. S., Cavazos-Rehg, P., Onyeaka, H. K., Peoples, J. E., & Kasson, E. (2021). Use of electronic vaping products and mental health among adolescent high school students in the United States: The moderating effect of sex. *Journal of Psychiatric Research, 147*, 24–33. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8905685\/>\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/4f1a69f9097e4f928a040ab329fedf8a) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/9f1d330433e446209d7a30afc3a9aa97)\n\n#### [Vaping and Your Lungs](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-mobile-item-1)\nChemicals found in vapes scar the delicate tissue inside your lungs. Over time, this damage makes it harder to breathe, even during simple activities like walking or climbing stairs. What feels easy today could become a struggle tomorrow.\n\n#### [Short-Term Hits](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-mobile-item-2)\n- **Shortness of breath** even during simple tasks\n- **Frequent coughing** and wheezing\n- **Chest tightness** and discomfort\n\n#### [Long-Term Harms](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-mobile-item-3)\n- **Lung damage** reducing oxygen intake\n- **Weak stamina** making physical activity more difficult over time1\n\n#### [Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-mobile-sources-item)\n1. Ammar, H., Rania Hashish, Shrouk Mohamed Ali, Salem, A., & Abeer Hagras. (2023). Evaluation of functional aerobic exercise capacity among chronic e-cigarette users compared to combustible cigarette smokers and non-smokers: a comparative study. *Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 28*(1). <https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/374896511_Evaluation_of_functional_aerobic_exercise_capacity_among_chronic_e-cigarette_users_compared_to_combustible_cigarette_smokers_and_non-smokers_a_comparative_study>\n\n![Diseased Heart](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/da9a5d545ad347db9b937b84031fcc41)\n\nDiseased Heart\n\n![Addicted Brain](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/0e6cbee252624c709d1960f5a8340f71)\n\nAddicted Brain\n\n![Popcorn Lungs](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/2117af805e9f451eba0596309484b313)\n\nPopcorn Lungs\n\n![Illegal: Fine of up to \\$2000](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/94bc2bb1a29f4ec9bb296a4b8d6975b4)\n\n#### **Higher Penalties for Vaping Offences**\nVaping is prohibited by law in Singapore. Effective 1 May 2026, owning one could mean a fine of up to **\\$10,000**. Those found using vapes with specified psychoactive substances (SPS) (e.g. etomidate) will be liable for up to **\\$20,000** fine, or up to **10 years jail**, or both.\n\nLearn more about the other vape penalties.\n\nEffective 1 May 2026, those found selling, distributing and importing vapes and vapes with Specified Psychoactive Substances (SPS) will face harsher penalties:\n\nCategory\n\nProduct\n\nPenalty\n\n**Supply \/Distribution**\n\n**Regular vapes**\n\nLiable for up to **\\$200,000 fine** and up to **6 years of mandatory jail**.\n\n**SPS Products**\n\nLiable for up to **10 years of jail** and up to **5 strokes of the cane**.\n\n**Import**\n\n**Regular vapes**\n\nLiable for up to **\\$300,000 fine** and up to **9 years of mandatory jail**.\n\n**SPS Products**\n\nLiable for up to **20 years of jail** and up to **15 strokes of the cane**.\n\nStorage of products\n\n**Regular Vapes and SPS products**\n\nLiable for up to **\\$200,000 fine** or up to **6 years of mandatory jail**, or **both**.\n\nIn short: Not worth the risk.\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/062cc307b4034eabb22b5a94654fee13) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/73e4e91f0b5346898d6b2a31b5f11bc1)\n\n![Don’t get played](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/9322eea91b2b48b5a9f930039ba3388b)\n\n![Don’t get played](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/2700ba7334384e33b1cfabc20eaa7299)\n\nVaping isn't harmless. Enticing ads and peer pressure exploit curiosity to spread mistruths. Stay sharp, know the real story, and protect your health.\n\n- [Social Influence](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#social-influence)\n- [Misleading Advertisements](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#misleading-advertisements)\n- [Smoking Cessation Alternative](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#smoking-cessation-alternative)\n\n#### The Hearsay\nEveryone's doing it, so it must be fine.\n\n#### The Truth\nVaping is illegal and addictive and will cost your health. How is that fine?\n\n#### The Hearsay\nIf it looks trendy and cool in ads, it must be harmless.\n\n#### The Truth\nDon’t be fooled, the trendy designs mask a toxic chemical trap. Would you really call addictive chemicals harmless?\n\n#### The Hearsay\nVaping is the healthier way to quit smoking.\n\n#### The Truth\nMany users end up addicted to both vape and cigarettes. Is it really healthier or twice as harmful?\n\nSocial Influence\n\n- Social Influence\n- Misleading Advertisements\n- Smoking Cessation Alternative\n\nSlide to see the truth.\n\n#### The Hearsay\nEveryone's doing it, so it must be fine.\n\n#### The Truth\nVaping is illegal and addictive and will cost your health. How is that fine?\n\n#### The Hearsay\nIf it looks trendy and cool in ads, it must be harmless.\n\n#### The Truth\nDon’t be fooled, the trendy designs mask a toxic chemical trap. Would you really call addictive chemicals harmless?\n\n#### The Hearsay\nVaping is the healthier way to quit smoking.\n\n#### The Truth\nMany users end up addicted to both vape and cigarettes. Is it really healthier or twice as harmful?\n\n![Beat the Addiction](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/a695d9ff98e549cea416acb62fc8f40c)\n\n![with the 4D Techniques](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/e6140f28029f4fd7b1650864ea321ef0)\n\nHover over each technique to learn more.\n\n01\n\nDistract\n\nDistract\n\nBeat the urge to vape. Swap cravings for feel-good activities — at work or at home — that refresh your body and mind.\n\n02\n\nDelay\n\nDelay\n\nFeeling the urge? Stall for time with a quick video or call a friend. Cravings usually pass in a few minutes.\n\n03\n\nDeep Breathing\n\nDeep Breathing\n\nFocus on your breathing. Take a 5-minute break to reset — anytime, anywhere — and let the urge to vape pass.\n\n04\n\nDrink Water\n\nDrink Water\n\nSwap the vape for a sip — water, milk, or tea can help.\n\n![SAY NO TO VAPING](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/43cacd01ed814fd2baf585b9ec2dd17b)\n\n![SAY NO TO VAPING](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/29f10f921b8c4cf8973ed205c91ba076)\n\n###### Join Our Community\nShare your journey, gain support, and pick up new tips to stay nicotine-free on our Facebook Group.\n\n[Join Now](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IQUITClub\/)\n\n###### Talk To Our Consultants To Quit Vaping\nNeed support? 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All rights reserved.\n\n[X]()\n\nBy continuing to use and navigate the HealthHub website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/privacy-policy) and [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/terms-and-conditions).\n\nACCEPT\n\nTop\n\n![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=423612184851925&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=423612184851925&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=1551157365690039&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=1389977689147521&ev=PageView&noscript=1)","attrs_readable_markdown":"Toggle to find out more.\n\nAll About  \nVapes\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/3b374eb40afa4014895656a24f423d6d)\n\n![Don't toy with your life. Warning: vaping plays you instead.](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/399a5d39e5d7481189a811ff9e34822e)\n\nIt may seem harmless, cool and fun, but don’t be fooled — you’re the one being played. What starts as a casual puff can quickly take control. Read on to see how vaping hooks you in — and puts your health at risk.\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/a8bf4c21dde64ac7a31ed6dbb07f5947) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/7e3c57977c5c4a70a0011587edbb4370)\n\n![What's Actually in Your Vape](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/93187432c38e4af1bc6671bbfc600191)\n\nIt may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s hiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into vapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you and your body.\n\n![What's Actually in Your Vape](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/d592a05ddc504d0ea9e5c0b5070e5b2c)\n\nIt may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s hiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into vapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you and your body.\n\n**Warning: Kpods are highly dangerous\\!**\n\n- If someone collapses or shows severe symptoms after suspected use of etomidate vapes, call 995 immediately.\n- For those seeking help to quit the use of etomidate vapes, please visit [go.gov.sg\/stopvaping](https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/stopvaping)\n\n**Find out more about vape and what it does to your body**\n\n- [![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/ef014fcdec8c41a9ba7502665609d53e) **Mr D's Vaping Addiction Cost Him \\$40,000 and 4 Painful Lung Washes** @Singhealth](https:\/\/www.sgh.com.sg\/news\/patient-care\/former-vape-addict-needed-lung-washing-procedure-twice-after-developing-rare-disease)\n- [![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/cd6457d627ca496d9b1dfb50c1b5a686) **Ailing Malaysian Vaper Dies Days After Warning Others to Kick the Habit** @The Star, Malaysia](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/asia\/se-asia\/haunting-last-words-ailing-malaysian-vaper-dies-days-after-warning-others-to-kick-the-habit)\n\n![The harmful Vape Villains](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/ca0f8ada1e9a4eb9bbd11e72b7f022eb)\n\n![The harmful Vape Villains](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/706924071a4d4422ab66d38641a0fbd4)\n\nLooks cool? Maybe. Harmful? Definitely. Vaping causes Diseased Heart, Addicted Brain, and Popcorn Lungs. Don’t collect them at all.\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/95be8b467c7845108602062829a29a45) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/5e991c33cea343d8926cc8ce512f8820)\n\n[Vaping and Your Heart](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-1)\n\nHarmful chemicals spike heart rate and blood pressure, weakening the heart over time.\n\n[Short-Term Hits](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-2)\n\n- **Spiked pulse,** **raised heart rate** and **blood pressure**\n- **Breathlessness** when active\n- **Dizziness** or **chest pain** after vaping\n\n[Long-Term Harms](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-3)\n\n- **Heart attack risk**1 increased along with stroke\n- **Reduced stamina**2 from heart and lung strain\n- **Reduced blood flow** limiting oxygen3\n\n[Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-sources-item)\n\n1. Bajaña, M. J. F., Zevallos, J. C., Chérrez-Ojeda, I., Alvarado, G., Green, T., Kirimi, B., Jaramillo, D., Felix, M., Vanegas, E., Farfan, A., Cadena-Vargas, M., Simancas-Racines, D., & Faytong-Haro, M. (2024). Association between the use of electronic cigarettes and myocardial infarction in U.S. adults. *BMC Public Health, 24*(1). <https:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12889-024-19561-z>\n2. Tsai, M., Byun, M. K., Shin, J., & Alexander, L. E. C. (2020). Effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping devices on cardiac and pulmonary physiology. *The Journal of Physiology, 598*(22), <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10506663\/>\n3. Simovic, T., Matheson, C., Cobb, K., Heefner, A., Thode, C., Colon, M., Tunon, E., Billingsley, H., Salmons, H., Ahmed, S. I., Carbone, S., Garten, R., Breland, A., Cobb, C. O., Nana-Sinkam, P., & Rodriguez-Miguelez, P. (2024). YOUNG USERS OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES EXHIBIT REDUCED CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS. *Journal of Applied Physiology, 137*(3), 569–580. <https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/38990977\/>\n\n![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/e5b0a02cd59b48f0a6d8c408e3889a4a) ![](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/5cc22c2220884619ba94463ac765373f)\n\n[Vaping and Your Brain](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-1)\n\nVaping doesn’t just hit your lungs — it messes with your brain too. Nicotine tricks your brain’s reward system, triggering cravings and dependence. The longer you stay hooked, the harder it gets to think clearly, focus, and stay in control.\n\n[Short-Term Hits](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-2)\n\n- **Mental fog** at school or work\n- **Mood swings** such as irritability when not vaping\n- **Vape dependence** to relieve stress\n\n[Long-Term Harms](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-3)\n\n- **Nicotine Dependence**1, 2 can cause memory and judgement changes\n- **Compromised brain function**3 memory and decision-making\n- **Mental health risks**4 include depression and anxiety\n\n[Sources](https:\/\/www.healthhub.sg\/programmes\/iquit\/e-cig\/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-sources-item)\n\n1. Jérémie Naudé, Malou Dongelmans, & Faure, P. (2015). Nicotinic alteration of decision-making. *Neuropharmacology, 96*, 244–254. <https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0028390814004377>\n2. Riaz, T., Murtaza, G., Arif, A., Mahmood, S., Sultana, R., Al-Hussain, F., & Bashir, S. (n.d.). Nicotine smoking is associated with impaired cognitive performance in Pakistani young people. *PeerJ, 9*, e11470. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8179217\/>\n3. Xie, C., Xie, Z., & Li, D. (2020). Association of electronic cigarette use with self-reported difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions in US youth. *Tobacco Induced Diseases, 18*(December), 1–9. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7759092\/>\n4. Baiden, P., Szlyk, H. S., Cavazos-Rehg, P., Onyeaka, H. K., Peoples, J. E., & Kasson, E. (2021). Use of electronic vaping products and mental health among adolescent high school students in the United States: The moderating effect of sex. *Journal of Psychiatric Research, 147*, 24–33. <https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8905685\/>\n\n![Illegal: Fine of up to \\$2000](https:\/\/ch-api.healthhub.sg\/api\/public\/content\/94bc2bb1a29f4ec9bb296a4b8d6975b4)\n\n#### **Higher Penalties for Vaping Offences**\nVaping is prohibited by law in Singapore. Effective 1 May 2026, owning one could mean a fine of up to **\\$10,000**. 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Boilerpipe Text	Toggle to find out more. All About Vapes It may seem harmless, cool and fun, but don’t be fooled — you’re the one being played. What starts as a casual puff can quickly take control. Read on to see how vaping hooks you in — and puts your health at risk. It may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s hiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into vapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you and your body. It may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s hiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into vapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you and your body. Warning: Kpods are highly dangerous! If someone collapses or shows severe symptoms after suspected use of etomidate vapes, call 995 immediately. For those seeking help to quit the use of etomidate vapes, please visit go.gov.sg/stopvaping Find out more about vape and what it does to your body Mr D's Vaping Addiction Cost Him $40,000 and 4 Painful Lung Washes @Singhealth Ailing Malaysian Vaper Dies Days After Warning Others to Kick the Habit @The Star, Malaysia Looks cool? Maybe. Harmful? Definitely. Vaping causes Diseased Heart, Addicted Brain, and Popcorn Lungs. Don’t collect them at all. Vaping and Your Heart Harmful chemicals spike heart rate and blood pressure, weakening the heart over time. Short-Term Hits Spiked pulse, raised heart rate and blood pressure Breathlessness when active Dizziness or chest pain after vaping Long-Term Harms Heart attack risk 1 increased along with stroke Reduced stamina 2 from heart and lung strain Reduced blood flow limiting oxygen 3 Sources Bajaña, M. J. F., Zevallos, J. C., Chérrez-Ojeda, I., Alvarado, G., Green, T., Kirimi, B., Jaramillo, D., Felix, M., Vanegas, E., Farfan, A., Cadena-Vargas, M., Simancas-Racines, D., & Faytong-Haro, M. (2024). Association between the use of electronic cigarettes and myocardial infarction in U.S. adults. BMC Public Health, 24 (1). https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-19561-z Tsai, M., Byun, M. K., Shin, J., & Alexander, L. E. C. (2020). Effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping devices on cardiac and pulmonary physiology. The Journal of Physiology, 598 (22), https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10506663/ Simovic, T., Matheson, C., Cobb, K., Heefner, A., Thode, C., Colon, M., Tunon, E., Billingsley, H., Salmons, H., Ahmed, S. I., Carbone, S., Garten, R., Breland, A., Cobb, C. O., Nana-Sinkam, P., & Rodriguez-Miguelez, P. (2024). YOUNG USERS OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES EXHIBIT REDUCED CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS. Journal of Applied Physiology, 137 (3), 569–580. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38990977/ Vaping and Your Brain Vaping doesn’t just hit your lungs — it messes with your brain too. Nicotine tricks your brain’s reward system, triggering cravings and dependence. The longer you stay hooked, the harder it gets to think clearly, focus, and stay in control. Short-Term Hits Mental fog at school or work Mood swings such as irritability when not vaping Vape dependence to relieve stress Long-Term Harms Nicotine Dependence 1, 2 can cause memory and judgement changes Compromised brain function 3 memory and decision-making Mental health risks 4 include depression and anxiety Sources Jérémie Naudé, Malou Dongelmans, & Faure, P. (2015). Nicotinic alteration of decision-making. Neuropharmacology, 96 , 244–254. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028390814004377 Riaz, T., Murtaza, G., Arif, A., Mahmood, S., Sultana, R., Al-Hussain, F., & Bashir, S. (n.d.). Nicotine smoking is associated with impaired cognitive performance in Pakistani young people. PeerJ, 9 , e11470. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8179217/ Xie, C., Xie, Z., & Li, D. (2020). Association of electronic cigarette use with self-reported difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions in US youth. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 18 (December), 1–9. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7759092/ Baiden, P., Szlyk, H. S., Cavazos-Rehg, P., Onyeaka, H. K., Peoples, J. E., & Kasson, E. (2021). Use of electronic vaping products and mental health among adolescent high school students in the United States: The moderating effect of sex. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 147 , 24–33. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8905685/ Higher Penalties for Vaping Offences Vaping is prohibited by law in Singapore. Effective 1 May 2026, owning one could mean a fine of up to $10,000 . Those found using vapes with specified psychoactive substances (SPS) (e.g. etomidate) will be liable for up to $20,000 fine, or up to 10 years jail , or both. Learn more about the other vape penalties. Vaping isn't harmless. Enticing ads and peer pressure exploit curiosity to spread mistruths. Stay sharp, know the real story, and protect your health. Social Influence Misleading Advertisements Smoking Cessation Alternative The Hearsay If it looks trendy and cool in ads, it must be harmless. The Truth Don’t be fooled, the trendy designs mask a toxic chemical trap. Would you really call addictive chemicals harmless? The Hearsay Vaping is the healthier way to quit smoking. The Truth Many users end up addicted to both vape and cigarettes. Is it really healthier or twice as harmful? Slide to see the truth. The Hearsay Everyone's doing it, so it must be fine. The Truth Vaping is illegal and addictive and will cost your health. How is that fine? The Hearsay If it looks trendy and cool in ads, it must be harmless. The Truth Don’t be fooled, the trendy designs mask a toxic chemical trap. Would you really call addictive chemicals harmless? The Hearsay Vaping is the healthier way to quit smoking. The Truth Many users end up addicted to both vape and cigarettes. Is it really healthier or twice as harmful? Hover over each technique to learn more. Join Our Community Share your journey, gain support, and pick up new tips to stay nicotine-free on our Facebook Group. Join Now Talk To Our Consultants To Quit Vaping Need support? Speak with a Quitline Counsellor to start your quit journey. Call 1800 438 2000 * Call 1800 438 2000 * Support to quit Etomidate Vapes Help is available with QuitVape for those seeking to quit etomidate addiction. Visit Website Report Illegal Vaping Contact the Health Sciences Authority (Mon to Sun, 9am to 9pm) at 6684-2036/2037 or submit an online report. 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Please refer to details of the [TVCA](https://www.moh.gov.sg/newsroom/tobacco--control-of-advertisements-and-sale---amendment--and-other-matters-bill-to-strengthen-enforcement-against-vaping-and-etomidate-abuse/). - [Vaping Plays You](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/) - [Beat The Mistruths](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/vaping-mistruths) - [In the News](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/in-the-news) The Tobacco and Vaporisers Control Act (TVCA) was passed in parliament on 6 March 2026. The TVCA will empower MOH and HSA to maintain our strong stance against vaping and etomidate abuse and will come into effect from 1 May 2026. Please refer to details of the [TVCA](https://www.moh.gov.sg/newsroom/tobacco--control-of-advertisements-and-sale---amendment--and-other-matters-bill-to-strengthen-enforcement-against-vaping-and-etomidate-abuse/). #### [Vaping Plays You](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#main-menu-item) - [Vaping Plays You](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/) - [Beat The Mistruths](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/vaping-mistruths) - [In the News](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/in-the-news) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/3b374eb40afa4014895656a24f423d6d) ![Don't toy with your life. Warning: vaping plays you instead.](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/399a5d39e5d7481189a811ff9e34822e) It may seem harmless, cool and fun, but don’t be fooled — you’re the one being played. What starts as a casual puff can quickly take control. Read on to see how vaping hooks you in — and puts your health at risk. ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/a8bf4c21dde64ac7a31ed6dbb07f5947) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/7e3c57977c5c4a70a0011587edbb4370) ![What's Actually in Your Vape](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/93187432c38e4af1bc6671bbfc600191) It may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s hiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into vapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you and your body. ![What's Actually in Your Vape](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/d592a05ddc504d0ea9e5c0b5070e5b2c) It may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s hiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into vapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you and your body. #### Warning: Kpods are highly dangerous\! - If someone collapses or shows severe symptoms after suspected use of etomidate vapes, call 995 immediately. - For those seeking help to quit the use of etomidate vapes, please visit [go.gov.sg/stopvaping](https://go.gov.sg/stopvaping) Find out more about vape and what it does to your body - ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/b9700d4f309d4b159288834639b7f1e6) Uncover The Dark Juicy Secrets of Vape @justkeepthinkingsg - ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/5be9e423307a4d67bd4b0c989deecd9d) Unravelling The Burning Hold of Nicotine @justkeepthinkingsg - [![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/ef014fcdec8c41a9ba7502665609d53e) Mr D's Vaping Addiction Cost Him \$40,000 and 4 Painful Lung Washes @Singhealth](https://www.sgh.com.sg/news/patient-care/former-vape-addict-needed-lung-washing-procedure-twice-after-developing-rare-disease) - [![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/cd6457d627ca496d9b1dfb50c1b5a686) Ailing Malaysian Vaper Dies Days After Warning Others to Kick the Habit @The Star, Malaysia](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haunting-last-words-ailing-malaysian-vaper-dies-days-after-warning-others-to-kick-the-habit) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/b9700d4f309d4b159288834639b7f1e6) Uncover The Dark Juicy Secrets of Vape @justkeepthinkingsg ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/5be9e423307a4d67bd4b0c989deecd9d) Unravelling The Burning Hold of Nicotine @justkeepthinkingsg [![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/ef014fcdec8c41a9ba7502665609d53e) Mr D's Vaping Addiction Cost Him \$40,000 and 4 Painful Lung Washes @Singhealth](https://www.sgh.com.sg/news/patient-care/former-vape-addict-needed-lung-washing-procedure-twice-after-developing-rare-disease) [![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/cd6457d627ca496d9b1dfb50c1b5a686) Ailing Malaysian Vaper Dies Days After Warning Others to Kick the Habit @The Star, Malaysia](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haunting-last-words-ailing-malaysian-vaper-dies-days-after-warning-others-to-kick-the-habit) #### Vitamin E Acetate This oily chemical can be found in vape liquids. While it’s safe to eat in food, inhaling it can cause serious damage to your lungs. What it means for vapers: - 01 Can coat the lungs and block oxygen flow1 - 02 Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue - 03 Widely found in vape products - 04 Linked to EVALI (a vaping-related lung illness)2 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-01-vitamin-sources-item) 1. Soto B, Costanzo L, Puskoor A, Akkari N, Geraghty P. The implications of Vitamin E acetate in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Ann Thorac Med. 2023;18:1–9. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10034821/> 2. Blount BC, Karwowski MP, Shields PG, Morel-Espinosa M, Valentin-Blasini L, Gardner M, et al. Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(8):697–705. <https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1916433> #### Nicotine Nicotine, the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes, is found in even more concentrated amounts in vape liquids and refills. Overuse can lead to nicotine poisoning2. What it means for vapers: - 01 Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, slowing of the heart and breathing rate — typical warning signs of nicotine poisoning1 - 02 Leaking vape liquids can cause skin contamination - 03 Disrupted brain chemistry and mood disorders - 04 Irresistible urges and impulse control issues - 05 Difficulty concentrating, reduced focus and cognition3 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-01-nicotine-sources-item) 1. Paik JH, Kang S, Durey A, Kim JH, Kim AJ. Symptomatic bradycardia due to nicotine intoxication. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2018;30(1):121–126. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5885240/>. 2. Miller A. Nicotine poisoning increases due to e-cigarettes. CMAJ. 2014;186(10):E367. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4081231/>. 3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health. Health effects of e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults. In: E-cigarette use among youth and young adults: A report of the Surgeon General Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538688/?report=reader>. #### Etomidate Vape pods could also include other drugs that will harm your body. One such substance is etomidate, an anaesthetic meant for hospital use under strict medical supervision, that can be dangerous when misused. What it means for vapers: - 01 You may experience confusion, uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness - 02 Serious psychiatric effects which include suicidal behaviour - 03 Disruption of vital body functions such as irregular heart rhythms, abnormal blood pressure, breathing difficulties and hormonal imbalance that can be fatal in severe cases #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-01-etomidate-item) 1. Ng, C. Z., Hamood Said Al‐Aamari, H., Low, L. T., & Zhang, M. W. (2025). The emerging landscape of Etomidate E‐Cigarettes use. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70151. #### Cancerous Chemicals Not just nicotine — you could be exposed to substances known to cause cancer over time.1 What it means for vapers: - 01 You could be consuming formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals and more - 02 Long-term exposure increases risk of lung, throat, and blood cancers2 - 03 Some chemicals are even found in car exhaust and paint thinners - 04 Damage happens quietly, over time #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-01-cancerous-chemicals-sources-item) 1. Shehata SA, Toraih EA, Ismail EA, Hagras AM, Elmorsy E, Fawzy MS. Vaping, Environmental Toxicants Exposure, and Lung Cancer Risk. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;15(18):4525. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10526315/> 2. Sahu R, Shah K, Malviya R, Paliwal D, Sagar S, Singh S, Prajapati BG, Bhattacharya S. E-Cigarettes and Associated Health Risks: An Update on Cancer Potential. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Nov 14;91(6):516-531. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10660480/> #### Particulate Matter Tiny particles get deep into your lungs when you vape.2 They can cause swelling and make it harder for you to breathe. Particulate matter is harmful to vapers as well as others in the same indoor space. What it means for vapers and those around them: - 01 Can cause lung inflammation1 - 02 Triggers shortness of breath and chronic coughing - 03 Can worsen asthma or respiratory issues - 04 Linked to long-term lung damage #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-01-particular-matter-sources-item) 1. Park JA, Crotty Alexander LE, Christiani DC. Vaping and lung inflammation and injury. Annu Rev Physiol. 2022;84:611–629. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10228557/>. 2. Allbright K, Villandre J, Crotty Alexander LE, Zhang M, Benam KH, Evankovich J, et al. The paradox of the safer cigarette: understanding the pulmonary effects of electronic cigarettes. Eur Respir J. 2024 Jun 28;63(6):2301494. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12077657/>. #### Vitamin E Acetate This oily chemical can be found in vape liquids. While it’s safe to eat in food, inhaling it can cause serious damage to your lungs. What it means for vapers: - 01 Can coat the lungs and block oxygen flow1 - 02 Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue - 03 Widely found in vape products - 04 Linked to EVALI (a vaping-related lung illness)2 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-02-vitamin-sources-item) 1. Soto B, Costanzo L, Puskoor A, Akkari N, Geraghty P. The implications of Vitamin E acetate in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Ann Thorac Med. 2023;18:1–9. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10034821/> 2. Blount BC, Karwowski MP, Shields PG, Morel-Espinosa M, Valentin-Blasini L, Gardner M, et al. Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(8):697–705. <https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1916433> #### Nicotine Nicotine, the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes, is found in even more concentrated amounts in vape liquids and refills. Overuse can lead to nicotine poisoning2. What it means for vapers: - 01 Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, slowing of the heart and breathing rate — typical warning signs of nicotine poisoning1 - 02 Leaking vape liquids can cause skin contamination - 03 Disrupted brain chemistry and mood disorders - 04 Irresistible urges and impulse control issues - 05 Difficulty concentrating, reduced focus and cognition3 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-02-nicotine-sources-item) 1. Paik JH, Kang S, Durey A, Kim JH, Kim AJ. Symptomatic bradycardia due to nicotine intoxication. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2018;30(1):121–126. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5885240/>. 2. Miller A. Nicotine poisoning increases due to e-cigarettes. CMAJ. 2014;186(10):E367. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4081231/>. 3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health. Health effects of e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults. In: E-cigarette use among youth and young adults: A report of the Surgeon General Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538688/?report=reader>. #### Etomidate Vape pods could also include other drugs that will harm your body. One such substance is etomidate, an anaesthetic meant for hospital use under strict medical supervision, that can be dangerous when misused. What it means for vapers: - 01 You may experience confusion, uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness - 02 Serious psychiatric effects which include suicidal behaviour - 03 Disruption of vital body functions such as irregular heart rhythms, abnormal blood pressure, breathing difficulties and hormonal imbalance that can be fatal in severe cases #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-02-etomidate-item) 1. Ng, C. Z., Hamood Said Al‐Aamari, H., Low, L. T., & Zhang, M. W. (2025). The emerging landscape of Etomidate E‐Cigarettes use. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70151. #### Cancerous Chemicals Not just nicotine — you could be exposed to substances known to cause cancer over time.1 What it means for vapers: - 01 You could be consuming formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals and more - 02 Long-term exposure increases risk of lung, throat, and blood cancers2 - 03 Some chemicals are even found in car exhaust and paint thinners - 04 Damage happens quietly, over time #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-02-cancerous-chemicals-sources-item) 1. Shehata SA, Toraih EA, Ismail EA, Hagras AM, Elmorsy E, Fawzy MS. Vaping, Environmental Toxicants Exposure, and Lung Cancer Risk. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;15(18):4525. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10526315/> 2. Sahu R, Shah K, Malviya R, Paliwal D, Sagar S, Singh S, Prajapati BG, Bhattacharya S. E-Cigarettes and Associated Health Risks: An Update on Cancer Potential. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Nov 14;91(6):516-531. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10660480/> #### Particulate Matter Tiny particles get deep into your lungs when you vape.2 They can cause swelling and make it harder for you to breathe. Particulate matter is harmful to vapers as well as others in the same indoor space. What it means for vapers and those around them: - 01 Can cause lung inflammation1 - 02 Triggers shortness of breath and chronic coughing - 03 Can worsen asthma or respiratory issues - 04 Linked to long-term lung damage #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-02-particular-matter-sources-item) 1. Park JA, Crotty Alexander LE, Christiani DC. Vaping and lung inflammation and injury. Annu Rev Physiol. 2022;84:611–629. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10228557/>. 2. Allbright K, Villandre J, Crotty Alexander LE, Zhang M, Benam KH, Evankovich J, et al. The paradox of the safer cigarette: understanding the pulmonary effects of electronic cigarettes. Eur Respir J. 2024 Jun 28;63(6):2301494. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12077657/>. #### Vitamin E Acetate This oily chemical can be found in vape liquids. While it’s safe to eat in food, inhaling it can cause serious damage to your lungs. What it means for vapers: - 01 Can coat the lungs and block oxygen flow1 - 02 Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue - 03 Widely found in vape products - 04 Linked to EVALI (a vaping-related lung illness)2 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-03-vitamin-sources-item) 1. Soto B, Costanzo L, Puskoor A, Akkari N, Geraghty P. The implications of Vitamin E acetate in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Ann Thorac Med. 2023;18:1–9. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10034821/> 2. Blount BC, Karwowski MP, Shields PG, Morel-Espinosa M, Valentin-Blasini L, Gardner M, et al. Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(8):697–705. <https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1916433> #### Nicotine Nicotine, the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes, is found in even more concentrated amounts in vape liquids and refills. Overuse can lead to nicotine poisoning2. What it means for vapers: - 01 Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, slowing of the heart and breathing rate — typical warning signs of nicotine poisoning1 - 02 Leaking vape liquids can cause skin contamination - 03 Disrupted brain chemistry and mood disorders - 04 Irresistible urges and impulse control issues - 05 Difficulty concentrating, reduced focus and cognition3 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-03-nicotine-sources-item) 1. Paik JH, Kang S, Durey A, Kim JH, Kim AJ. Symptomatic bradycardia due to nicotine intoxication. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2018;30(1):121–126. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5885240/>. 2. Miller A. Nicotine poisoning increases due to e-cigarettes. CMAJ. 2014;186(10):E367. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4081231/>. 3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health. Health effects of e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults. In: E-cigarette use among youth and young adults: A report of the Surgeon General Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538688/?report=reader>. #### Etomidate Vape pods could also include other drugs that will harm your body. One such substance is etomidate, an anaesthetic meant for hospital use under strict medical supervision, that can be dangerous when misused. What it means for vapers: - 01 You may experience confusion, uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness - 02 Serious psychiatric effects which include suicidal behaviour - 03 Disruption of vital body functions such as irregular heart rhythms, abnormal blood pressure, breathing difficulties and hormonal imbalance that can be fatal in severe cases #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-03-etomidate-item) 1. Ng, C. Z., Hamood Said Al‐Aamari, H., Low, L. T., & Zhang, M. W. (2025). The emerging landscape of Etomidate E‐Cigarettes use. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70151. #### Cancerous Chemicals Not just nicotine — you could be exposed to substances known to cause cancer over time.1 What it means for vapers: - 01 You could be consuming formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals and more - 02 Long-term exposure increases risk of lung, throat, and blood cancers2 - 03 Some chemicals are even found in car exhaust and paint thinners - 04 Damage happens quietly, over time #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-03-cancerous-chemicals-sources-item) 1. Shehata SA, Toraih EA, Ismail EA, Hagras AM, Elmorsy E, Fawzy MS. Vaping, Environmental Toxicants Exposure, and Lung Cancer Risk. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;15(18):4525. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10526315/> 2. Sahu R, Shah K, Malviya R, Paliwal D, Sagar S, Singh S, Prajapati BG, Bhattacharya S. E-Cigarettes and Associated Health Risks: An Update on Cancer Potential. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Nov 14;91(6):516-531. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10660480/> #### Particulate Matter Tiny particles get deep into your lungs when you vape.2 They can cause swelling and make it harder for you to breathe. Particulate matter is harmful to vapers as well as others in the same indoor space. What it means for vapers and those around them: - 01 Can cause lung inflammation1 - 02 Triggers shortness of breath and chronic coughing - 03 Can worsen asthma or respiratory issues - 04 Linked to long-term lung damage #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-03-particular-matter-sources-item) 1. Park JA, Crotty Alexander LE, Christiani DC. Vaping and lung inflammation and injury. Annu Rev Physiol. 2022;84:611–629. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10228557/>. 2. Allbright K, Villandre J, Crotty Alexander LE, Zhang M, Benam KH, Evankovich J, et al. The paradox of the safer cigarette: understanding the pulmonary effects of electronic cigarettes. Eur Respir J. 2024 Jun 28;63(6):2301494. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12077657/>. #### Vitamin E Acetate This oily chemical can be found in vape liquids. While it’s safe to eat in food, inhaling it can cause serious damage to your lungs. What it means for vapers: - 01 Can coat the lungs and block oxygen flow1 - 02 Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue - 03 Widely found in vape products - 04 Linked to EVALI (a vaping-related lung illness)2 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-04-vitamin-sources-item) 1. Soto B, Costanzo L, Puskoor A, Akkari N, Geraghty P. The implications of Vitamin E acetate in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Ann Thorac Med. 2023;18:1–9. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10034821/> 2. Blount BC, Karwowski MP, Shields PG, Morel-Espinosa M, Valentin-Blasini L, Gardner M, et al. Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(8):697–705. <https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1916433> #### Nicotine Nicotine, the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes, is found in even more concentrated amounts in vape liquids and refills. Overuse can lead to nicotine poisoning2. What it means for vapers: - 01 Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, slowing of the heart and breathing rate — typical warning signs of nicotine poisoning1 - 02 Leaking vape liquids can cause skin contamination - 03 Disrupted brain chemistry and mood disorders - 04 Irresistible urges and impulse control issues - 05 Difficulty concentrating, reduced focus and cognition3 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-04-nicotine-sources-item) 1. Paik JH, Kang S, Durey A, Kim JH, Kim AJ. Symptomatic bradycardia due to nicotine intoxication. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2018;30(1):121–126. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5885240/>. 2. Miller A. Nicotine poisoning increases due to e-cigarettes. CMAJ. 2014;186(10):E367. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4081231/>. 3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health. Health effects of e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults. In: E-cigarette use among youth and young adults: A report of the Surgeon General Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538688/?report=reader>. #### Etomidate Vape pods could also include other drugs that will harm your body. One such substance is etomidate, an anaesthetic meant for hospital use under strict medical supervision, that can be dangerous when misused. What it means for vapers: - 01 You may experience confusion, uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness - 02 Serious psychiatric effects which include suicidal behaviour - 03 Disruption of vital body functions such as irregular heart rhythms, abnormal blood pressure, breathing difficulties and hormonal imbalance that can be fatal in severe cases #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-04-etomidate-item) 1. Ng, C. Z., Hamood Said Al‐Aamari, H., Low, L. T., & Zhang, M. W. (2025). The emerging landscape of Etomidate E‐Cigarettes use. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70151. #### Cancerous Chemicals Not just nicotine — you could be exposed to substances known to cause cancer over time.1 What it means for vapers: - 01 You could be consuming formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals and more - 02 Long-term exposure increases risk of lung, throat, and blood cancers2 - 03 Some chemicals are even found in car exhaust and paint thinners - 04 Damage happens quietly, over time #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-04-cancerous-chemicals-sources-item) 1. Shehata SA, Toraih EA, Ismail EA, Hagras AM, Elmorsy E, Fawzy MS. Vaping, Environmental Toxicants Exposure, and Lung Cancer Risk. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;15(18):4525. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10526315/> 2. Sahu R, Shah K, Malviya R, Paliwal D, Sagar S, Singh S, Prajapati BG, Bhattacharya S. E-Cigarettes and Associated Health Risks: An Update on Cancer Potential. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Nov 14;91(6):516-531. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10660480/> #### Particulate Matter Tiny particles get deep into your lungs when you vape.2 They can cause swelling and make it harder for you to breathe. Particulate matter is harmful to vapers as well as others in the same indoor space. What it means for vapers and those around them: - 01 Can cause lung inflammation1 - 02 Triggers shortness of breath and chronic coughing - 03 Can worsen asthma or respiratory issues - 04 Linked to long-term lung damage #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-04-particular-matter-sources-item) 1. Park JA, Crotty Alexander LE, Christiani DC. Vaping and lung inflammation and injury. Annu Rev Physiol. 2022;84:611–629. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10228557/>. 2. Allbright K, Villandre J, Crotty Alexander LE, Zhang M, Benam KH, Evankovich J, et al. The paradox of the safer cigarette: understanding the pulmonary effects of electronic cigarettes. Eur Respir J. 2024 Jun 28;63(6):2301494. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12077657/>. #### Vitamin E Acetate This oily chemical can be found in vape liquids. While it’s safe to eat in food, inhaling it can cause serious damage to your lungs. What it means for vapers: - 01 Can coat the lungs and block oxygen flow1 - 02 Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue - 03 Widely found in vape products - 04 Linked to EVALI (a vaping-related lung illness)2 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-05-vitamin-sources-item) 1. Soto B, Costanzo L, Puskoor A, Akkari N, Geraghty P. The implications of Vitamin E acetate in e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury. Ann Thorac Med. 2023;18:1–9. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10034821/> 2. Blount BC, Karwowski MP, Shields PG, Morel-Espinosa M, Valentin-Blasini L, Gardner M, et al. Vitamin E Acetate in Bronchoalveolar-Lavage Fluid Associated with E-cigarette, or Vaping, Product Use–Associated Lung Injury. N Engl J Med. 2020;382(8):697–705. <https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1916433> #### Nicotine Nicotine, the highly addictive chemical in cigarettes, is found in even more concentrated amounts in vape liquids and refills. Overuse can lead to nicotine poisoning2. What it means for vapers: - 01 Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, slowing of the heart and breathing rate — typical warning signs of nicotine poisoning1 - 02 Leaking vape liquids can cause skin contamination - 03 Disrupted brain chemistry and mood disorders - 04 Irresistible urges and impulse control issues - 05 Difficulty concentrating, reduced focus and cognition3 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-05-nicotine-sources-item) 1. Paik JH, Kang S, Durey A, Kim JH, Kim AJ. Symptomatic bradycardia due to nicotine intoxication. Rev Bras Ter Intensiva. 2018;30(1):121–126. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5885240/>. 2. Miller A. Nicotine poisoning increases due to e-cigarettes. CMAJ. 2014;186(10):E367. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4081231/>. 3. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office on Smoking and Health. Health effects of e-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults. In: E-cigarette use among youth and young adults: A report of the Surgeon General Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2016. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538688/?report=reader>. #### Etomidate Vape pods could also include other drugs that will harm your body. One such substance is etomidate, an anaesthetic meant for hospital use under strict medical supervision, that can be dangerous when misused. What it means for vapers: - 01 You may experience confusion, uncontrolled movements and loss of consciousness - 02 Serious psychiatric effects which include suicidal behaviour - 03 Disruption of vital body functions such as irregular heart rhythms, abnormal blood pressure, breathing difficulties and hormonal imbalance that can be fatal in severe cases #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-05-etomidate-item) 1. Ng, C. Z., Hamood Said Al‐Aamari, H., Low, L. T., & Zhang, M. W. (2025). The emerging landscape of Etomidate E‐Cigarettes use. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70151. #### Cancerous Chemicals Not just nicotine — you could be exposed to substances known to cause cancer over time.1 What it means for vapers: - 01 You could be consuming formaldehyde, benzene, heavy metals and more - 02 Long-term exposure increases risk of lung, throat, and blood cancers2 - 03 Some chemicals are even found in car exhaust and paint thinners - 04 Damage happens quietly, over time #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-05-cancerous-chemicals-sources-item) 1. Shehata SA, Toraih EA, Ismail EA, Hagras AM, Elmorsy E, Fawzy MS. Vaping, Environmental Toxicants Exposure, and Lung Cancer Risk. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Sep 12;15(18):4525. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10526315/> 2. Sahu R, Shah K, Malviya R, Paliwal D, Sagar S, Singh S, Prajapati BG, Bhattacharya S. E-Cigarettes and Associated Health Risks: An Update on Cancer Potential. Adv Respir Med. 2023 Nov 14;91(6):516-531. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10660480/> #### Particulate Matter Tiny particles get deep into your lungs when you vape.2 They can cause swelling and make it harder for you to breathe. Particulate matter is harmful to vapers as well as others in the same indoor space. What it means for vapers and those around them: - 01 Can cause lung inflammation1 - 02 Triggers shortness of breath and chronic coughing - 03 Can worsen asthma or respiratory issues - 04 Linked to long-term lung damage #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#vape-facts-05-particular-matter-sources-item) 1. Park JA, Crotty Alexander LE, Christiani DC. Vaping and lung inflammation and injury. Annu Rev Physiol. 2022;84:611–629. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10228557/>. 2. Allbright K, Villandre J, Crotty Alexander LE, Zhang M, Benam KH, Evankovich J, et al. The paradox of the safer cigarette: understanding the pulmonary effects of electronic cigarettes. Eur Respir J. 2024 Jun 28;63(6):2301494. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12077657/>. ![The harmful Vape Villains](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/ca0f8ada1e9a4eb9bbd11e72b7f022eb) ![The harmful Vape Villains](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/706924071a4d4422ab66d38641a0fbd4) Looks cool? Maybe. Harmful? Definitely. Vaping causes Diseased Heart, Addicted Brain, and Popcorn Lungs. Don’t collect them at all. ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/95be8b467c7845108602062829a29a45) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/5e991c33cea343d8926cc8ce512f8820) #### [Vaping and Your Heart](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-item-1) Harmful chemicals spike heart rate and blood pressure, weakening the heart over time. #### [Short-Term Hits](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-item-2) - Spiked pulse, raised heart rate and blood pressure - Breathlessness when active - Dizziness or chest pain after vaping #### [Long-Term Harms](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-item-3) - Heart attack risk1 increased along with stroke - Reduced stamina2 from heart and lung strain - Reduced blood flow limiting oxygen3 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-sources-item) 1. Bajaña, M. J. F., Zevallos, J. C., Chérrez-Ojeda, I., Alvarado, G., Green, T., Kirimi, B., Jaramillo, D., Felix, M., Vanegas, E., Farfan, A., Cadena-Vargas, M., Simancas-Racines, D., & Faytong-Haro, M. (2024). Association between the use of electronic cigarettes and myocardial infarction in U.S. adults. BMC Public Health, 24(1). <https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-19561-z> 2. Tsai, M., Byun, M. K., Shin, J., & Alexander, L. E. C. (2020). Effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping devices on cardiac and pulmonary physiology. The Journal of Physiology, 598(22), <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10506663/> 3. Simovic, T., Matheson, C., Cobb, K., Heefner, A., Thode, C., Colon, M., Tunon, E., Billingsley, H., Salmons, H., Ahmed, S. I., Carbone, S., Garten, R., Breland, A., Cobb, C. O., Nana-Sinkam, P., & Rodriguez-Miguelez, P. (2024). YOUNG USERS OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES EXHIBIT REDUCED CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS. Journal of Applied Physiology, 137(3), 569–580. <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38990977/> ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/e5b0a02cd59b48f0a6d8c408e3889a4a) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/5cc22c2220884619ba94463ac765373f) #### [Vaping and Your Brain](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-item-1) Vaping doesn’t just hit your lungs — it messes with your brain too. Nicotine tricks your brain’s reward system, triggering cravings and dependence. The longer you stay hooked, the harder it gets to think clearly, focus, and stay in control. #### [Short-Term Hits](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-item-2) - Mental fog at school or work - Mood swings such as irritability when not vaping - Vape dependence to relieve stress #### [Long-Term Harms](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-item-3) - Nicotine Dependence1, 2 can cause memory and judgement changes - Compromised brain function3 memory and decision-making - Mental health risks4 include depression and anxiety #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-sources-item) 1. Jérémie Naudé, Malou Dongelmans, & Faure, P. (2015). Nicotinic alteration of decision-making. Neuropharmacology, 96, 244–254. <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028390814004377> 2. Riaz, T., Murtaza, G., Arif, A., Mahmood, S., Sultana, R., Al-Hussain, F., & Bashir, S. (n.d.). Nicotine smoking is associated with impaired cognitive performance in Pakistani young people. PeerJ, 9, e11470. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8179217/> 3. Xie, C., Xie, Z., & Li, D. (2020). Association of electronic cigarette use with self-reported difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions in US youth. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 18(December), 1–9. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7759092/> 4. Baiden, P., Szlyk, H. S., Cavazos-Rehg, P., Onyeaka, H. K., Peoples, J. E., & Kasson, E. (2021). Use of electronic vaping products and mental health among adolescent high school students in the United States: The moderating effect of sex. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 147, 24–33. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8905685/> ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/4f1a69f9097e4f928a040ab329fedf8a) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/9f1d330433e446209d7a30afc3a9aa97) #### [Vaping and Your Lungs](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-item-1) Chemicals found in vapes scar the delicate tissue inside your lungs. Over time, this damage makes it harder to breathe, even during simple activities like walking or climbing stairs. What feels easy today could become a struggle tomorrow. #### [Short-Term Hits](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-item-2) - Shortness of breath even during simple tasks - Frequent coughing and wheezing - Chest tightness and discomfort #### [Long-Term Harms](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-item-3) - Lung damage reducing oxygen intake - Weak stamina making physical activity more difficult over time1 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-sources-item) 1. Ammar, H., Rania Hashish, Shrouk Mohamed Ali, Salem, A., & Abeer Hagras. (2023). Evaluation of functional aerobic exercise capacity among chronic e-cigarette users compared to combustible cigarette smokers and non-smokers: a comparative study. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 28(1). <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374896511_Evaluation_of_functional_aerobic_exercise_capacity_among_chronic_e-cigarette_users_compared_to_combustible_cigarette_smokers_and_non-smokers_a_comparative_study> Diseased Heart - Diseased Heart - Addicted Brain - Popcorn Lungs ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/95be8b467c7845108602062829a29a45) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/5e991c33cea343d8926cc8ce512f8820) #### [Vaping and Your Heart](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-1) Harmful chemicals spike heart rate and blood pressure, weakening the heart over time. #### [Short-Term Hits](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-2) - Spiked pulse, raised heart rate and blood pressure - Breathlessness when active - Dizziness or chest pain after vaping #### [Long-Term Harms](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-3) - Heart attack risk1 increased along with stroke - Reduced stamina2 from heart and lung strain - Reduced blood flow limiting oxygen3 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-sources-item) 1. Bajaña, M. J. F., Zevallos, J. C., Chérrez-Ojeda, I., Alvarado, G., Green, T., Kirimi, B., Jaramillo, D., Felix, M., Vanegas, E., Farfan, A., Cadena-Vargas, M., Simancas-Racines, D., & Faytong-Haro, M. (2024). Association between the use of electronic cigarettes and myocardial infarction in U.S. adults. BMC Public Health, 24(1). <https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-19561-z> 2. Tsai, M., Byun, M. K., Shin, J., & Alexander, L. E. C. (2020). Effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping devices on cardiac and pulmonary physiology. The Journal of Physiology, 598(22), <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10506663/> 3. Simovic, T., Matheson, C., Cobb, K., Heefner, A., Thode, C., Colon, M., Tunon, E., Billingsley, H., Salmons, H., Ahmed, S. I., Carbone, S., Garten, R., Breland, A., Cobb, C. O., Nana-Sinkam, P., & Rodriguez-Miguelez, P. (2024). YOUNG USERS OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES EXHIBIT REDUCED CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS. Journal of Applied Physiology, 137(3), 569–580. <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38990977/> ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/e5b0a02cd59b48f0a6d8c408e3889a4a) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/5cc22c2220884619ba94463ac765373f) #### [Vaping and Your Brain](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-1) Vaping doesn’t just hit your lungs — it messes with your brain too. Nicotine tricks your brain’s reward system, triggering cravings and dependence. The longer you stay hooked, the harder it gets to think clearly, focus, and stay in control. #### [Short-Term Hits](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-2) - Mental fog at school or work - Mood swings such as irritability when not vaping - Vape dependence to relieve stress #### [Long-Term Harms](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-3) - Nicotine Dependence1, 2 can cause memory and judgement changes - Compromised brain function3 memory and decision-making - Mental health risks4 include depression and anxiety #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-sources-item) 1. Jérémie Naudé, Malou Dongelmans, & Faure, P. (2015). Nicotinic alteration of decision-making. Neuropharmacology, 96, 244–254. <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028390814004377> 2. Riaz, T., Murtaza, G., Arif, A., Mahmood, S., Sultana, R., Al-Hussain, F., & Bashir, S. (n.d.). Nicotine smoking is associated with impaired cognitive performance in Pakistani young people. PeerJ, 9, e11470. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8179217/> 3. Xie, C., Xie, Z., & Li, D. (2020). Association of electronic cigarette use with self-reported difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions in US youth. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 18(December), 1–9. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7759092/> 4. Baiden, P., Szlyk, H. S., Cavazos-Rehg, P., Onyeaka, H. K., Peoples, J. E., & Kasson, E. (2021). Use of electronic vaping products and mental health among adolescent high school students in the United States: The moderating effect of sex. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 147, 24–33. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8905685/> ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/4f1a69f9097e4f928a040ab329fedf8a) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/9f1d330433e446209d7a30afc3a9aa97) #### [Vaping and Your Lungs](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-mobile-item-1) Chemicals found in vapes scar the delicate tissue inside your lungs. Over time, this damage makes it harder to breathe, even during simple activities like walking or climbing stairs. What feels easy today could become a struggle tomorrow. #### [Short-Term Hits](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-mobile-item-2) - Shortness of breath even during simple tasks - Frequent coughing and wheezing - Chest tightness and discomfort #### [Long-Term Harms](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-mobile-item-3) - Lung damage reducing oxygen intake - Weak stamina making physical activity more difficult over time1 #### [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-3-mobile-sources-item) 1. Ammar, H., Rania Hashish, Shrouk Mohamed Ali, Salem, A., & Abeer Hagras. (2023). Evaluation of functional aerobic exercise capacity among chronic e-cigarette users compared to combustible cigarette smokers and non-smokers: a comparative study. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, 28(1). <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374896511_Evaluation_of_functional_aerobic_exercise_capacity_among_chronic_e-cigarette_users_compared_to_combustible_cigarette_smokers_and_non-smokers_a_comparative_study> ![Diseased Heart](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/da9a5d545ad347db9b937b84031fcc41) Diseased Heart ![Addicted Brain](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/0e6cbee252624c709d1960f5a8340f71) Addicted Brain ![Popcorn Lungs](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/2117af805e9f451eba0596309484b313) Popcorn Lungs ![Illegal: Fine of up to \$2000](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/94bc2bb1a29f4ec9bb296a4b8d6975b4) #### Higher Penalties for Vaping Offences Vaping is prohibited by law in Singapore. Effective 1 May 2026, owning one could mean a fine of up to \$10,000. Those found using vapes with specified psychoactive substances (SPS) (e.g. etomidate) will be liable for up to \$20,000 fine, or up to 10 years jail, or both. Learn more about the other vape penalties. Effective 1 May 2026, those found selling, distributing and importing vapes and vapes with Specified Psychoactive Substances (SPS) will face harsher penalties: Category Product Penalty Supply /Distribution Regular vapes Liable for up to \$200,000 fine and up to 6 years of mandatory jail. SPS Products Liable for up to 10 years of jail and up to 5 strokes of the cane. Import Regular vapes Liable for up to \$300,000 fine and up to 9 years of mandatory jail. SPS Products Liable for up to 20 years of jail and up to 15 strokes of the cane. Storage of products Regular Vapes and SPS products Liable for up to \$200,000 fine or up to 6 years of mandatory jail, or both. 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How is that fine? #### The Hearsay If it looks trendy and cool in ads, it must be harmless. #### The Truth Don’t be fooled, the trendy designs mask a toxic chemical trap. Would you really call addictive chemicals harmless? #### The Hearsay Vaping is the healthier way to quit smoking. #### The Truth Many users end up addicted to both vape and cigarettes. Is it really healthier or twice as harmful? Social Influence - Social Influence - Misleading Advertisements - Smoking Cessation Alternative Slide to see the truth. #### The Hearsay Everyone's doing it, so it must be fine. #### The Truth Vaping is illegal and addictive and will cost your health. How is that fine? #### The Hearsay If it looks trendy and cool in ads, it must be harmless. #### The Truth Don’t be fooled, the trendy designs mask a toxic chemical trap. Would you really call addictive chemicals harmless? #### The Hearsay Vaping is the healthier way to quit smoking. #### The Truth Many users end up addicted to both vape and cigarettes. Is it really healthier or twice as harmful? ![Beat the Addiction](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/a695d9ff98e549cea416acb62fc8f40c) ![with the 4D Techniques](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/e6140f28029f4fd7b1650864ea321ef0) Hover over each technique to learn more. 01 Distract Distract Beat the urge to vape. Swap cravings for feel-good activities — at work or at home — that refresh your body and mind. 02 Delay Delay Feeling the urge? Stall for time with a quick video or call a friend. Cravings usually pass in a few minutes. 03 Deep Breathing Deep Breathing Focus on your breathing. Take a 5-minute break to reset — anytime, anywhere — and let the urge to vape pass. 04 Drink Water Drink Water Swap the vape for a sip — water, milk, or tea can help. ![SAY NO TO VAPING](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/43cacd01ed814fd2baf585b9ec2dd17b) ![SAY NO TO VAPING](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/29f10f921b8c4cf8973ed205c91ba076) ###### Join Our Community Share your journey, gain support, and pick up new tips to stay nicotine-free on our Facebook Group. [Join Now](https://www.facebook.com/IQUITClub/) ###### Talk To Our Consultants To Quit Vaping Need support? Speak with a Quitline Counsellor to start your quit journey. Call 1800 438 2000\* [Call 1800 438 2000\](tel:18004382000) ###### Support to quit Etomidate Vapes Help is available with QuitVape for those seeking to quit etomidate addiction. 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Readable Markdown	Toggle to find out more. All About Vapes ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/3b374eb40afa4014895656a24f423d6d) ![Don't toy with your life. Warning: vaping plays you instead.](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/399a5d39e5d7481189a811ff9e34822e) It may seem harmless, cool and fun, but don’t be fooled — you’re the one being played. What starts as a casual puff can quickly take control. Read on to see how vaping hooks you in — and puts your health at risk. ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/a8bf4c21dde64ac7a31ed6dbb07f5947) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/7e3c57977c5c4a70a0011587edbb4370) ![What's Actually in Your Vape](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/93187432c38e4af1bc6671bbfc600191) It may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s hiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into vapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you and your body. ![What's Actually in Your Vape](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/d592a05ddc504d0ea9e5c0b5070e5b2c) It may come in bright colours or bold flavours but what’s hiding inside is not harmless. Vapes heat up a cocktail of chemicals into vapour. Click to unpack what’s really inside — and what it could be doing to you and your body. Warning: Kpods are highly dangerous\! - If someone collapses or shows severe symptoms after suspected use of etomidate vapes, call 995 immediately. - For those seeking help to quit the use of etomidate vapes, please visit [go.gov.sg/stopvaping](https://go.gov.sg/stopvaping) Find out more about vape and what it does to your body - [![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/ef014fcdec8c41a9ba7502665609d53e) Mr D's Vaping Addiction Cost Him \$40,000 and 4 Painful Lung Washes @Singhealth](https://www.sgh.com.sg/news/patient-care/former-vape-addict-needed-lung-washing-procedure-twice-after-developing-rare-disease) - [![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/cd6457d627ca496d9b1dfb50c1b5a686) Ailing Malaysian Vaper Dies Days After Warning Others to Kick the Habit @The Star, Malaysia](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/haunting-last-words-ailing-malaysian-vaper-dies-days-after-warning-others-to-kick-the-habit) ![The harmful Vape Villains](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/ca0f8ada1e9a4eb9bbd11e72b7f022eb) ![The harmful Vape Villains](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/706924071a4d4422ab66d38641a0fbd4) Looks cool? Maybe. Harmful? Definitely. Vaping causes Diseased Heart, Addicted Brain, and Popcorn Lungs. Don’t collect them at all. ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/95be8b467c7845108602062829a29a45) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/5e991c33cea343d8926cc8ce512f8820) [Vaping and Your Heart](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-1) Harmful chemicals spike heart rate and blood pressure, weakening the heart over time. [Short-Term Hits](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-2) - Spiked pulse, raised heart rate and blood pressure - Breathlessness when active - Dizziness or chest pain after vaping [Long-Term Harms](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-item-3) - Heart attack risk1 increased along with stroke - Reduced stamina2 from heart and lung strain - Reduced blood flow limiting oxygen3 [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-1-mobile-sources-item) 1. Bajaña, M. J. F., Zevallos, J. C., Chérrez-Ojeda, I., Alvarado, G., Green, T., Kirimi, B., Jaramillo, D., Felix, M., Vanegas, E., Farfan, A., Cadena-Vargas, M., Simancas-Racines, D., & Faytong-Haro, M. (2024). Association between the use of electronic cigarettes and myocardial infarction in U.S. adults. BMC Public Health, 24(1). <https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-19561-z> 2. Tsai, M., Byun, M. K., Shin, J., & Alexander, L. E. C. (2020). Effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping devices on cardiac and pulmonary physiology. The Journal of Physiology, 598(22), <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10506663/> 3. Simovic, T., Matheson, C., Cobb, K., Heefner, A., Thode, C., Colon, M., Tunon, E., Billingsley, H., Salmons, H., Ahmed, S. I., Carbone, S., Garten, R., Breland, A., Cobb, C. O., Nana-Sinkam, P., & Rodriguez-Miguelez, P. (2024). YOUNG USERS OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES EXHIBIT REDUCED CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS. Journal of Applied Physiology, 137(3), 569–580. <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38990977/> ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/e5b0a02cd59b48f0a6d8c408e3889a4a) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/5cc22c2220884619ba94463ac765373f) [Vaping and Your Brain](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-1) Vaping doesn’t just hit your lungs — it messes with your brain too. Nicotine tricks your brain’s reward system, triggering cravings and dependence. The longer you stay hooked, the harder it gets to think clearly, focus, and stay in control. [Short-Term Hits](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-2) - Mental fog at school or work - Mood swings such as irritability when not vaping - Vape dependence to relieve stress [Long-Term Harms](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-item-3) - Nicotine Dependence1, 2 can cause memory and judgement changes - Compromised brain function3 memory and decision-making - Mental health risks4 include depression and anxiety [Sources](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#harmful-vape-accordion-2-mobile-sources-item) 1. Jérémie Naudé, Malou Dongelmans, & Faure, P. (2015). Nicotinic alteration of decision-making. Neuropharmacology, 96, 244–254. <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0028390814004377> 2. Riaz, T., Murtaza, G., Arif, A., Mahmood, S., Sultana, R., Al-Hussain, F., & Bashir, S. (n.d.). Nicotine smoking is associated with impaired cognitive performance in Pakistani young people. PeerJ, 9, e11470. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8179217/> 3. Xie, C., Xie, Z., & Li, D. (2020). Association of electronic cigarette use with self-reported difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions in US youth. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 18(December), 1–9. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7759092/> 4. Baiden, P., Szlyk, H. S., Cavazos-Rehg, P., Onyeaka, H. K., Peoples, J. E., & Kasson, E. (2021). Use of electronic vaping products and mental health among adolescent high school students in the United States: The moderating effect of sex. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 147, 24–33. <https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8905685/> ![Illegal: Fine of up to \$2000](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/94bc2bb1a29f4ec9bb296a4b8d6975b4) #### Higher Penalties for Vaping Offences Vaping is prohibited by law in Singapore. Effective 1 May 2026, owning one could mean a fine of up to \$10,000. Those found using vapes with specified psychoactive substances (SPS) (e.g. etomidate) will be liable for up to \$20,000 fine, or up to 10 years jail, or both. Learn more about the other vape penalties. ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/062cc307b4034eabb22b5a94654fee13) ![](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/73e4e91f0b5346898d6b2a31b5f11bc1) ![Don’t get played](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/9322eea91b2b48b5a9f930039ba3388b) ![Don’t get played](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/2700ba7334384e33b1cfabc20eaa7299) Vaping isn't harmless. Enticing ads and peer pressure exploit curiosity to spread mistruths. Stay sharp, know the real story, and protect your health. - [Social Influence](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#social-influence) - [Misleading Advertisements](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#misleading-advertisements) - [Smoking Cessation Alternative](https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/iquit/e-cig/#smoking-cessation-alternative) #### The Hearsay If it looks trendy and cool in ads, it must be harmless. #### The Truth Don’t be fooled, the trendy designs mask a toxic chemical trap. Would you really call addictive chemicals harmless? #### The Hearsay Vaping is the healthier way to quit smoking. #### The Truth Many users end up addicted to both vape and cigarettes. Is it really healthier or twice as harmful? Slide to see the truth. #### The Hearsay Everyone's doing it, so it must be fine. #### The Truth Vaping is illegal and addictive and will cost your health. How is that fine? #### The Hearsay If it looks trendy and cool in ads, it must be harmless. #### The Truth Don’t be fooled, the trendy designs mask a toxic chemical trap. Would you really call addictive chemicals harmless? #### The Hearsay Vaping is the healthier way to quit smoking. #### The Truth Many users end up addicted to both vape and cigarettes. Is it really healthier or twice as harmful? ![Beat the Addiction](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/a695d9ff98e549cea416acb62fc8f40c) ![with the 4D Techniques](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/e6140f28029f4fd7b1650864ea321ef0) Hover over each technique to learn more. ![SAY NO TO VAPING](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/43cacd01ed814fd2baf585b9ec2dd17b) ![SAY NO TO VAPING](https://ch-api.healthhub.sg/api/public/content/29f10f921b8c4cf8973ed205c91ba076) ###### Join Our Community Share your journey, gain support, and pick up new tips to stay nicotine-free on our Facebook Group. [Join Now](https://www.facebook.com/IQUITClub/) ###### Talk To Our Consultants To Quit Vaping Need support? Speak with a Quitline Counsellor to start your quit journey. Call 1800 438 2000\* [Call 1800 438 2000\](tel:18004382000) ###### Support to quit Etomidate Vapes Help is available with QuitVape for those seeking to quit etomidate addiction. [Visit Website](https://go.gov.sg/stopvaping) ###### Report Illegal Vaping Contact the Health Sciences Authority (Mon to Sun, 9am to 9pm) at 6684-2036/2037 or submit an online report. [Submit Online Report](https://go.gov.sg/reportvape/) \Kindly note that airtime charges apply for mobile calls to 1800 service lines and calls are free of charge only if made from regular landlines. Website information updated as of 6 Mar 2026. Need Help Quitting? [Sign Up for I Quit](https://iquit.commzgate.net/participant/survey.php?utm_source=web&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=fy25-ecig&utm_content=sign-up)
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