Governments, particularly Australia, are banning single-use disposable vapes, non-prescription vapes, and flavors beyond unflavored, mint, menthol, and tobacco, restricting sales to pharmacies only as therapeutic products, with bans on recreational sales and imports of attractive, youth-oriented devices to combat a public health crisis.
In 2024, new national regulations of vapes were introduced which: banned the importation and sale of non-therapeutic vapes and all disposable vapes (devices that can't be recharged, or reused), including those with or without nicotine.
Although details vary, most bans allow tobacco or menthol flavors or exempt FDA-authorized devices. Enforcement remains uneven, with challenges in courts and across state lines, raising ongoing questions about their long-term impact. Restricts flavored vape products (only tobacco and menthol allowed).
Yes, lungs can begin to heal and show significant improvement after 7 years of vaping once you quit, with inflammation decreasing and lung function improving, but the extent of recovery depends on the damage; the sooner you stop, the better the chance for healing, though extensive, long-term damage might be permanent, emphasizing the need to quit for the best possible outcome and consulting a doctor for persistent issues.
No, IGET vapes are not considered safe, with health authorities reporting serious acute illnesses (seizures, collapse) linked to them, especially in youth, due to undisclosed nicotine and harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and acrolein (found in insect killer) often present, even if labeled nicotine-free, and containing lung irritants and potential carcinogens, making them a significant public health concern.
An IGET Bar vape can equal dozens to hundreds of cigarettes, with some sources suggesting a single vape can hold nicotine equivalent to 200-230 cigarettes, depending on the specific nicotine strength (often 50mg/ml in Australia) and how much nicotine a smoker absorbs from a real cigarette (around 1-2mg) versus the total in the vape liquid. While an IGET Bar might offer around 3500 puffs, its nicotine content can be significantly more than a single pack, making it comparable to multiple cartons of cigarettes, say reports from 2024, 2023, and 2022{1, 2, 4}.
Do not use THC-containing e-cigarettes or vaping products. Avoid using informal sources, such as friends, family or online dealers to obtain a vaping device.
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Myth 1: Vaping is just as harmful as smoking
In 2022, UK experts reviewed the international evidence and found that "in the short and medium-term, vaping poses a small fraction of the risks of smoking". Cigarettes release thousands of different chemicals when they burn – many are poisonous and up to 70 cause cancer.
Bronchiolitis obliterans, also called popcorn lung, is a respiratory condition that affects the bronchioles of your lungs. The bronchioles are the smallest airways in your lungs. If you have this condition, these airways become inflamed, damaged and then scarred because of inhaling toxic substances or from infections.
A future after the disposable ban
Flavours That May Make You Cringe
Cinnamon-flavoured vape juices might sound appealing, but their main ingredient, cinnamaldehyde, is known to irritate lung tissue. Buttery or creamy options often get their appeal from compounds like diacetyl or its substitutes, which can raise health concerns over prolonged use.
But e-cigarettes are not risk-free. They can cause side effects such as throat and mouth irritation, headache, cough and feeling sick. These side effects tend to reduce over time with continued use. We don't know yet what effects they might have in the long term.
Yes, you can buy vapes online in Australia, but only through a registered pharmacy with a valid prescription (for nicotine) or from a pharmacy directly for smoking cessation devices, as all vapes (nicotine or not) are now classed as therapeutic goods. It is illegal for vape shops, tobacconists, or convenience stores to sell vapes, and advertising is banned. You need to use an online pharmacy that offers prescription services or dispenses these devices after pharmacist consultation, with flavours restricted to mint, menthol, and tobacco.
If you witness a vaping-related offence: Report online or call the Tobacco Regulation Branch: 6684 2036 / 6684 2037, from 9am to 9pm daily (including weekends and public holidays)
Yes, you can vape in Australia in 2025, but it's heavily regulated: you generally need a doctor's prescription to buy nicotine vapes, they must be purchased from pharmacies (not vape/convenience stores), and only mint, menthol, and tobacco flavors are legal, with strict new quality standards from July 2025, restricting sales to compliant therapeutic products. Vaping is illegal for anyone under 18, and strict rules govern where you can vape, with bans in smoke-free areas, leading to fines.
However, the lungs may heal quicker without any exposure to inhaled chemicals, and the FDA has not approved vaping as an effective smoking cessation treatment. Quitting through approved treatments such as NRT gum or patches will help support the lungs' healing process without putting them at risk.
There's no exact number, but roughly 10-15 vape puffs can equal one cigarette, though this varies greatly; it could be as few as 4 puffs with high-nicotine liquid or up to 50 puffs with weaker liquid, depending on puff duration, device power (pod vs. mod), and e-liquid strength (like 5% vs. 12mg/mL). A single cigarette delivers about 1-2 mg of nicotine, while a vape's nicotine delivery changes significantly with user style and device settings.
Conclusions. In conclusion, despite vaping being marketed as safer and healthier smoking alternative and a smoking cessation technique, vaping has been found to cause similar effects as smoking on lung function and cardiovascular function.
Heavy vaping can be harmful to health, so it's important to practice moderation. Vapers should aim to keep their puff count within a safe range. Studies suggest that approximately 140 puffs per day are safe for most vapers. Puff counters can be useful tools for tracking vaping habits and staying within safe limits.
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