Jackie Rodrigues, Lead Respiratory Therapist, from Phelps Hospital, demonstrated to 7th and 8th graders, the importance of healthy lungs and the harm caused to them by Vaping using real Pig Lungs. She explained how we need our lungs to be healthy to perform everyday activities that we enjoy, like athletics, singing, laughing, dancing,etc. Kids also spun the wheel and answered some tough questions about nicotine and it’s effect on the lungs and brain. She explained that by Vaping, we consume dangerous chemicals that damage our lungs and could potentially kill us. She also talked about how the flavoring is used to lure teens and get them addicted. Although there is a ban on flavored vape products – there are many loopholes to the law.
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