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Oncologists Warn of Lung Cancer Risks Linked to Vaping

Oncologists Warn of Lung Cancer Risks Linked to Vaping

The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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Medical oncologists warn that vaping aerosols containing formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and heavy metals like nickel and lead may significantly increase future lung cancer risks.

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Experts emphasize that the misconception of vaping as 'harmless water vapour' ignores the damage caused by inhaling heated chemical aerosols deep into lung tissue.

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Doctors advise immediate medical evaluation for persistent symptoms such as chronic cough, breathlessness, or unexplained weight loss, which are often dismissed by regular vapers.