Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Vaping may seem harmless, but its long-term impact on the lungs and immune system can be serious. From chronic lung damage to weakened respiratory defenses, vaping can affect the body’s ability to fight infection
From the Integrated Hospital Care Institute, Dr. Mohammad Khalil, Staff Physician in Hospital Medicine, Dr. Maria-Fernanda Bonilla, Staff Physician in Infectious Disease, and Dr. Govinda Bodi, Associate Staff Physician, break down why awareness and prevention are key to protecting long-term respiratory health.
Vaping may seem harmless, but its long-term impact on the lungs and immune system can be serious. From chronic lung damage to weakened respiratory defenses, vaping can affect the body’s ability to fight infection
From the Integrated Hospital Care Institute, Dr. Mohammad Khalil, Staff Physician in Hospital Medicine, Dr. Maria-Fernanda Bonilla, Staff Physician in Infectious Disease, and Dr. Govinda Bodi, Associate Staff Physician, break down why awareness and prevention are key to protecting long-term respiratory health.










