A guide to e-cigarettes

What is e-cigarette?

E cigarettes are an electronic form of normal tobacco cigarettes that gives the same pleasure of smoking while delivering nicotine to the smokers. It is a healthier version and can be used in the no-smoking zones as well.

It comes in three parts which includes the battery, the vape which means the atomizer or cartomizer and the tip. The lithium ion battery is used in it and it is rechargeable in some of the models. The e-liquid consists of propylene glycol and vegetable glycol to produce the vapour and enhance the flavour respectively.

electronic cigaretteHow do they work?
The working is quite simple. When you press the button, the e liquid in the cartomizer or clearomizer will get heated and the smoker inhales the vapour and they exhale as a water vapour without any risks to themselves and also the surrounding people.

Benefits of e-cigarettes
1.    It contains the fewer amount of toxins than the normal cigarettes. It reduces the intake of thousands of chemicals which must have entered into the body during normal tobacco smoking. This will reduce the risk of cancer and heart diseases.
2.    It does not create a smoky atmosphere and does not harm to the people around the one who is smoking.
3.    It does not have unpleasant smell and does not stain the teeth and finger nails.
4.    The use is not restricted even in the no-smoking zones like hospitals and planes.
5.    It helps people who want to quit smoking as it gives the same feeling and experience like that of the traditional smoking.

Cons of e-cigarettes
1.    It is in the easy reach to the kids so they make take up anytime.
2.    There are no laws regarding the age group.
3.    Several different flavours attract even the youngsters who don’t smoke,  which are quite worrisome.