Jtracc, I understand with the EMT course (Paramedic is actually a degree from a University, a Paramedic can prescribe medications, much like a PA or an ARNP, EMT's can NOT) you learn some anatomy and physiology. This is a wonderful thing to learn more about our own bodies. The information you are taught is not the "whole tamale", so to speak, it is the information given for you to keep someone alive. ABC's (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) To learn actual lung function, interaction with the body and effects on brain/spinal cord function, well that takes a bit more than a 3-6 month course :0). This is NOT a slam at you, all I'm saying is before you panic, take a more in-depth look at the physiology of the body as a whole (and I have to warn you, if you go this route, you may be talking YEARS of study LOL but it's damn fascinating study for SURE!!!).
Lets, look at the physiology of vapor. It works along the same lines as taking a shower. The water molecules you breath in are actually BIGGER molecules than the smoke from an analog. Uptake in aveoli is different. While there is no DEFFINATIVE study stating vapeing is risk free, certainly the harm reduction component is "common sense". If you break down what's actually in vape and research it, you might be surprised. PG is used in hospitals, in their air systems etc. The nicotine is thought to be no more harmful than caffeine in a cup of coffee, with some advantages to brain function. Again, there are no definitive studies, but they are coming.
vape if you feel the need. Knee-jerk reactions are not good for anyone and often quite stressful. If you want to quit vapeing, come up with a plan. Think it out. How are you going to do this? Start with lowering your nicotine? Start with lowering your TIMES vapeing? Remember you are quitting a true addiction. It doesn't matter if it's the nicotine or the actual physical motion of hand to mouth, addiction is addiction. Make a plan, and don't beat yourself up. You did the hard part already. You picked up your PV instead of a stink stick.
Good luck, we're here if you need us!
Lets, look at the physiology of vapor. It works along the same lines as taking a shower. The water molecules you breath in are actually BIGGER molecules than the smoke from an analog. Uptake in aveoli is different. While there is no DEFFINATIVE study stating vapeing is risk free, certainly the harm reduction component is "common sense". If you break down what's actually in vape and research it, you might be surprised. PG is used in hospitals, in their air systems etc. The nicotine is thought to be no more harmful than caffeine in a cup of coffee, with some advantages to brain function. Again, there are no definitive studies, but they are coming.
vape if you feel the need. Knee-jerk reactions are not good for anyone and often quite stressful. If you want to quit vapeing, come up with a plan. Think it out. How are you going to do this? Start with lowering your nicotine? Start with lowering your TIMES vapeing? Remember you are quitting a true addiction. It doesn't matter if it's the nicotine or the actual physical motion of hand to mouth, addiction is addiction. Make a plan, and don't beat yourself up. You did the hard part already. You picked up your PV instead of a stink stick.
Good luck, we're here if you need us!
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