Electronic Cigarettes: Are They Safe To Use?

Electronic cigarettes emerged as an attempt to find alternative methods to reduce the harm caused by tobacco products. However, the more the experts examine them, the more questions arise regarding their risk factors. Thus, it seems that they are actually causing more harm than good.

However, there are still some who advocate their use. Therefore, it is a good idea to be informed so that one can make sound decisions regarding e-cigarettes.

Is it good or bad to use electronic cigarettes?

It is not easy to understand the potential effects of e-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes). In fact, there are many different kinds, and in many cases their contents are unclear. 

Even though e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, they are still classified as tobacco products. Thus, you can imagine their health effects and effect.

As a result, Argentina has even ratified a ban on imports, distribution and marketing, which is another sign of the security concerns surrounding e-cigarettes.

Available types of electronic cigarettes

E-cigarettes are available in many different sizes and shapes. This can be, for example, in the form of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, pens and USB sticks.

These cigarettes have a battery that turns on the appliance, a heating element that heats the e-liquid and converts it into an aerosol, a cartridge or container that contains the e-liquid as well as an opening for inhaling the aerosol.

The emergence of new words

The term “vapor” refers to the inhalation of the “aerosol” in an electronic cigarette. In Spain, among other things, people have been warned about the associated risks and safety concerns of steaming.

Several associations have noted that it is not a method of quitting smoking, that its use is harmful to health, and that on the contrary, it can make one continue to smoke.

It is important to be aware of their effect

Therefore, it is important to resort to appropriate sources to collect data from the scientific literature. In an article published by the presidents of the NPTC and SEPAR, the authors gathered evidence on these and other issues related to toxicity, addiction, and the usefulness of devices to help people quit smoking.

The authors noted:

” The advent of electronic cigarettes has generated expectations for their potential usefulness as a strategy for harm reduction as well as fears of the possible incentive of nicotine use in adolescents or their detrimental effect on smoking cessation .”

There are basically still different opinions and one is not yet quite sure about the effect of electronic cigarettes.

Recommendations

Regarding e-cigarettes, the following is recommended:

• First of all, it is recommended that all people, especially children and young people, avoid the use of electronic cigarettes.
• Second, it is best to avoid using these devices, with or without nicotine, in public spaces.
• Finally, it is not recommended to use e-cigarettes to quit smoking.