New Study Shows Vaping Suppresses Immune Cell Activity

Vaping isn't a no-harm alternative to smoking. Even short, low-level exposure interferes with your immune system's first line of defense, leaving it unable to function properly.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Exposure to e-cigarette vapor essentially froze neutrophils in place, leaving then unable to protect the body; neutrophils are white blood cells that your immune system uses as a first line of defense

• Even occasional e-cigarette users may be at risk, as the effect was seen with short, low-level exposure

• Neutrophils exposed to vapor from e…