The Health Hazards of Teen Vaping

We still don’t fully understand the health hazards of vaping, especially among young people. But early reports link vaping to lung disease and other respiratory conditions. Additionally, children are even more susceptible to this type of long-term lung damage because their lungs are still developing. Dr. Robin Deterding, MD, Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine at Children’s Hospital Colorado’s Breathing Institute, provides an overview of vaping and gives insight into the types of health problems that vaping can cause. Colorado has one of the highest rates in the country for teen vaping, and Dr. Deterding offers her expert perspective on the importance of keeping kids from vaping.