The growing trend of E cigarettes

Cigarette smoking is one of the leading cause of illness and early death in people around the world. Not only elderly but youngsters are also very much into smoking. People smoke cigarettes regardless of their gender and age.

There are a lot of people have thought about trying to get rid their smoking habit. Nearly 7 of 10 smokers say they want to stop smoking. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health because cigarette contents not only harm lungs but nearly every organ in your body, including your heart. Nearly one-third of deaths from heart disease are the result of smoking.

Many cigarette alternatives have gained popularity among the masses. The popular alternatives include:

• E-cigarettes or “vaping”
• Smokeless tobacco
• Water pipes

All these come in various forms, sizes, and flavors. You might be tempted to turn to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other vaping devices) as a way to ease the transition from traditional cigarettes to not smoking at all. But is smoking e-cigarettes better for you than using tobacco products? Can e-cigarettes help you to stop smoking once and for all?  These alternative products are not free from hazardous contents.

E-cigarettes do not burn tobacco. Instead, they have cartridges filled with a liquid that may contain flavorants, nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or cannabinoid (CBD) oils and other chemicals. The e-cigarette heats the liquid chemicals into a vapor or steam that a person inhales, which is why using these is often called “vaping.” They also contain harmful chemicals and toxins that have health risks. The chemicals and toxins may cause serious health problems, including cancer. United States has faced an outbreak of a very serious lung disease associated with the use of vaping devices. The specific cause of this outbreak has yet to be determined; it is unclear whether the outbreak is caused by e-fluids that contain nicotine and whether the harmful products were purchased “off the street” or in retail outlets. Until more is known, all individuals of any age are strongly advised to refrain from the use of any vaping devices.

Like cigarette, E-cigarette increases the risk of developing chronic lung diseases like asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. E-cigarette aerosol generally contains fewer toxic chemicals than the deadly mix of 7,000 chemicals in smoke from regular cigarettes. This does not mean E-cigarette is safe. E-cigarette aerosol is not harmless. It can contain harmful and potentially harmful substances, including nicotine, heavy metals like lead, volatile organic compounds, and cancer-causing agents.

Many people may switch to E-cigarettes as a way to quit their smoking habits, and there is evidence that they can be effective for smoking termination. Even so, E-cigarettes would never be considered the first choice for smoking cessation because of the health risks associated with their use, E-cigarettes should be avoided at any cost.

by:  Abeer Arshad 

Tags: e cigarettes quit smoking, E-cigarettes or vaping, how to quit e smoking, Smokeless tobacco, Water pipes

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