We know that stopping smoking can
be very difficult, but evidence suggests that stopping smoking for 1 month increases the chances of quitting.
Today, electronic cigarettes or e-cig are often referred to when discussing
stopping smoking. But what is known about e-cigarettes and what are their
effects on health? Also, what does their use for both the e-cig smoker and the
passive e-smoker? Before answering all these questions, I am going to list some
facts about traditional cigarette.
- The average cigarette contains more than 4,000 harmful chemicals such as nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic and DDT. Approximately 70 of these carcinogenic and nicotine components contribute to the addiction aspects of cigarettes.
- Traditional smoking is one of the major causes of lung disease globally.
- Traditional smoking is related o chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
E-cigs come in many different
devices with plenty of them mimicking the physical act of smoking. The prime
element being the solution by volume, to nicotine, propylene glycol with /
without glycerol and flavoring agents. ENDS (Electronic nicotine delivery systems) have grown in popularity among smokers because they can be used in
places where smoking has been banned, such as in bars, restaurants, etc,.
Nicotine Quantity
How much nicotine an ENDS user
inhales is completely depends on device, mixture and frequency as well as the
depth of puffs on the device. The role of electronic cigarettes can be less
harmful in compared to tobacco smoking
because e-cig users are not inhaling tobacco and the carcinogenic
substances available in traditional cigarettes.
However, e-cigs are prohibited in
many countries, including Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark,
Estonia, Fiji, Costa Rica, Czech Republic and Finland. In England, the e-cig
licensing process is being reviewed; advertising and labeling of such devices
could come under further examination. It will be illegal to sell e-cigarettes
with e-liquids to someone less than 18 years of age from 1 October 2015. Also,
private vehicles must be smoke free.
Electronic Cigarettes Are Reusable
There
lots of good reasons to use e-cigs, and a big reason is that they are reusable
and help users to save money spending
for smoking. This is because you just have to fill the liquid in the filler to
smooch every time in a cost-effective manner. E-cigarettes are odorless, so do
not bother those who are non-smoker around you. The vapor contains only subtle
scent that cannot detect by the people
around you and they will feel comfortable being around you. So, we can say
that electronic cigarettes are our
friends.
