What are e-cigarettes and how do they work?
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is a device that allows you to inhale nicotine in the form of a vapor rather than smoke. E-cigarettes do not burn tobacco and do not emit tar or carbon monoxide, which are two of the most harmful components of tobacco smoke. They function by heating a liquid containing nicotine, propylene glycol, and/or vegetable glycerine and flavorings. Vaping is the term for using an electronic cigarette.
What types of an e-cigarette are there?
Cigalikes resemble tobacco cigarettes and are available in both disposable and recharged versions. Vape pens have a tank containing e-liquid, changeable coils, and rechargeable batteries, shaped like a pen or small tube. Pod systems are small rechargeable devices with e-liquid capsules that are commonly shaped like a USB stick or a pebble. Mods exist in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they are the most powerful e-cigarette devices. They have a refillable tank, rechargeable batteries that last longer, and variable power.
How do I choose the right e-cigarette for me?
A refillable e-cigarette with a rechargeable tank delivers nicotine more effectively and fast than a disposable type. That increasing your chances of quitting smoking. If you’re a light smoker, a cigalike, vape pen, or pod system can be a good option. If you’re a heavy smoker, a vape pen, pod system, or mod is a good option. It’s also crucial to get the proper e-liquid strength to meet your demands. A specialist vape shop can assist you in selecting the appropriate device and juice for your needs. A specialized vape shop can provide you with assistance.
Will an e-cigarette help me stop smoking?
Thousands of people in the United Kingdom have already quit smoking with an e-cigarette. There’s a growing body of evidence that they work. You can control your nicotine cravings by using an e-cigarette. Make sure you’re using it as much as you need to. And with the proper nicotine strength in your e-liquid to get the most out of it. Persons who used e-cigarettes to stop smoking are twice as likely to succeed as people who used conventional nicotine replacement products. Such as patches or gum, when combined with expert face-to-face support, according to a major UK clinical trial published in 2019.
You will not reap the full benefits of vaping unless you entirely quit smoking cigarettes. A specialist vape shop or your local stop smoking service can provide you with advice. You have the best chance of stopping smoking for good if you seek professional assistance from your local stop smoking service.
How safe are e-cigarettes?
E-cigarettes in the United Kingdom, strictly controlled for safety and quality. They’re not fully risk-free, but they’re far less dangerous than cigarettes. E-cigarettes do not emit tar or carbon monoxide, two of the most dangerous components of tobacco smoke. Some potentially dangerous compounds are present in the liquid and vapor, albeit at far lower concentrations than in cigarette smoke.
What about risks from nicotine?
Nicotine is the addictive component of cigarettes, yet it is also quite safe. Thousands of additional compounds in tobacco smoke, cause almost all of the harm caused by smoking. Nicotine replacement therapy has been used to assist individuals to quit smoking for many years and is a safe medication.
Are e-cigarettes safe to use in pregnancy?
Although little research on the safety of e-cigarettes during pregnancy is expected to be far less dangerous to a pregnant woman and her child than cigarettes. If you’re pregnant, regulated nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products like patches and gum are the best way to quit. However, if you find that using an e-cigarette helps you quit smoking and stay smoke-free, a lot safer for you and your baby than smoking.
Do they pose a fire risk?
E-cigarettes have been known to explode or catch fire in the past. The correct charger should be used. The gadget should not be left charging alone or overnight, as with any rechargeable electrical equipment.
Reporting a safety concern with e-cigarettes
If you think you’ve had a health problem as a result of using an e-cigarette. Or if you’d like to report a product flaw, use the Yellow Card Scheme.
