A dentist has warned about a lesser-known side effect of vaping called 'vape tongue' which can cause a loss of taste. This comes as the UK government prepares to ban single-use vapes from June 1st, 2023, in an effort to curb youth vaping and reduce environmental waste.
An expert has issued a stark warning about a lesser-known side effect of vaping that could impact the tongue, urging individuals to cut down on their usage. This comes as the Government is poised to enforce a ban on single-use vapes in the coming months. Vaping, or e-cigarette use, has seen a surge in popularity across the UK since its inception. Initially touted as an alternative to traditional cigarettes, vapes have become a separate habit, particularly among younger demographics.
While they lack the tar and other harmful chemicals found in cigarettes, they typically contain nicotine and are thought to carry their own health risks. In a bid to curb vaping among young people and reduce waste, the Government intends to outlaw single-use vapes from June 1 this year. This ban will apply to Scotland as well as England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. However, rechargeable and refillable vapes will continue to be legal. In 2022, it was revealed that over 40 tonnes of lithium from single-use vapes were discarded in the UK, with nearly five million single-use vapes being littered or thrown away in general waste every week. Cancer Research UK has highlighted some of the health risks linked to vaping, including side effects such as throat and mouth irritation, headaches, coughs, and nausea. A specific condition known as EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury) can also result from vaping, causing symptoms like shortness of breath, coughs, and rapid heartbeat.A dentist has sounded the alarm about a disturbing vaping-related condition known as 'vape tongue'. Dr. Stewart Beggs highlighted the issue, which is growing in prevalence, sharing his professional insights in a TikTok video titled: 'Do you vape? You might have vaper’s tongue.' As reported by The Mirror, he said: 'So vape tongue is when you start to lose your taste because you’ve been vaping so much, and this is really on the rise because of the popularity of these disposable vapes - which have all these ridiculous flavours. People end up absolutely caning these vapes and it causes such a massive increase in nicotine and a really, really dry mouth that you lose your sense of taste completely sometimes.' Touched upon 'vape tongue', health experts from Healthline observed that: 'While there isn’t much published scientific information about the condition, there appears to be plenty of anecdotal evidence supporting it, as dentists and other healthcare practitioners have taken to social media to warn about it. They are suggesting e-cigarette users should cease or significantly reduce their use if they notice this peculiar side effect.' Dr. Beggs provided a ray of hope for individuals experiencing vape tongue. He said: 'Don't worry, it does come back when you start to cut down on the vaping but it's really, really, really not good for your health. If you've got vaper's tongue, how to get rid of it: first thing, stop vaping or really cut down your vaping because that's going to really help. 'Second thing is it can be linked to dehydration, so start to drink some more water and make sure you're fully hydrated. Clean your tongue, brush your teeth, floss, use a tongue scraper - see if that helps as well. If this helps, cut down how much you're vaping because you don't want to get vaper's tongue back - because you want to taste your food.' This guidance stirred concerns among many, with one individual commenting, 'That’s scary'. Speaking about the single-use ban, Minister for Public Health and Prevention, Andrew Gwynne, said: 'It’s deeply worrying that a quarter of 11 to 15 year olds used a vape last year and we know disposables are the product of choice for the majority of kids vaping today. 'Banning disposable vapes will not only protect the environment, but importantly reduce the appeal of vapes to children and keep them out of the hands of vulnerable young people.' Those experiencing unusual symptoms potentially linked to EVALI from vaping are urged to seek advice from their GP
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