Growing up if anyone smoked cigarettes, it was Salem Lights or Marlboro. 
There wasn’t such a thing as a “vape.” 
In 1930, Joseph Robinson was the first to mention the idea of an E-cigarette and was granted a patent. However, there are no existing records that show a product was ever produced.
In 2003, Hon Lik made the first E-cigarette in Bejing, China after his father, who was a smoker, died of lung cancer. 
Between 2006-2007, the E-cigarette was introduced to the US. 
But is it really better than smoking?
E-cigarettes contain toxic chemicals that have been linked to lung damage. 
The American Lung Association believes vaping is not safe.
Prolonged use can cause Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - a permanent condition which causes the lungs to stop transporting oxygen effectively. 
Doctors report symptoms that occur from vaping are shortness of breath, fatigue, weight loss, chest pain and cough.
Please see if your doctor if you or someone you know uses e-cigarettes or vapes and are experiencing any of these symptoms.
Parents should caution their teenagers and children against vaping. 
Next week: Protect yourself from “superbugs.”