The Pros And Cons Of Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic Cigarettes:
Healthier Alternative To Traditional
Cigarettes Or Not?




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Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes are electronic products
which are made to deliver nicotine vapor. They have a heating element
called the atomizer which when activated turns the liquid nicotine into
vapor. In some instances, the cartridge and atomizer are combined into a
single component, and this is aptly called cartomizer. These products
endeavor to meet a smoker's physiologic and psychological needs for
nicotine, but without smoking.

Manufacturers go the extra mile to
provide you an experience that is not too
far off from smoking regular cigarettes.
For example, there are cheap electronic
cigarettes that have the appearance of
regular cigarettes and tobacco flavor
cartomizers. There are also those that
have menthol flavor cartomizers. Some e-
cigarette makers also developed variants
that don't look like cigarettes but instead
of other common office items like pens
and USB drives. Tobacco flavored
cartridges or menthol flavor cartomizers
are also available for this variant of e-
cigs. There's a lot of talk about electronic
cigarettes, so before making a decision to
use them, you should learn the upsides
and
downsides
of
these
products.

Pros of Using E-cigarettes

Many consider e-cigarettes as a viable alternative to conventional
cigarettes, and a healthier one at that, because they mimic the mouth feel
and other sensations of smoking a real cigarette without the health
effects. Many of those who use e-cigarettes say that their cravings for
smoking are reduced.
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Since varying strengths of nicotine cartridges are available, smokers can
progressively reduce their nicotine intake without experiencing severe
withdrawal symptoms. Another benefit to using electronic cigarettes is
that they do not emit odorous, dark, toxin-filled smoke. In such regard,
they can be used even in locations where conventional cigarettes are
disallowed like inside restaurants and airports. You would also be
spending less in a month for e-cigarettes than with real cigarettes. Cheap
e-cigarettes typically have cartomizers rather than separate cartridge and
atomizer.

Cons

Currently, there are no clinical studies
performed on these products yet that
have been submitted to the FDA, so
information about their safety and
effectiveness are also limited. Some
manufacturers also do not adhere to
good manufacturing standards. For
example, there are several e-cigarettes
that were discovered to have diethylene
glycol content, which is a harmful
substance used in antifreeze, and several
other carcinogenic substances.


Another criticism about e-cigarettes is that they are sold without any
legal age restrictions. They are available in different flavors like
chocolate, strawberry and mint, aside from the usual menthol and
tobacco flavors which makes them appealing to young people. The
problem is that, these products contain nicotine, which are not only
habit-forming, but can also push teens to try regular tobacco products.

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