India, Aug. 27 -- Think vaping does not do as much damage as smoking tobacco? Think again. E-cigarettes are often marketed as the 'cleaner' alternative to smoking, that is not as harmful to your lungs and heart.

However, research shows that this notion is extremely misleading as the vapour you inhale is not just harmless flavoured mist - it is a cocktail of nicotine paired with heavy metals and toxic chemicals that can wreak havoc in your body. Far from being a risk-free substitute, vaping carries its own set of serious health threats, including addiction, elevated blood pressure, and damage to the heart and lungs.

Double board-certified physician in anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine, Dr. Kunal Sood, is breaking the myth o...