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No one really knows yet. Electronic cigarettes are a new product, so there has not been time to study and evaluate their effects on the human body.
However, it is probably safe to say that they are substantially less harmful than traditional cigarettes. The byproducts of combustion are mainly what makes cigarettes so harmful. There is no combustion with an electronic cigarette, hence, there are no harmful combustion byproducts.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoI am not a health professional so my answers are based on my own understanding but I do frequently see first hand the benefits that many smokers find when using electronic cigarettes. I receive countless emails from customers who have all but given up trying to reduce their tobacco intake and have found electronic cigarettes offers them a very real alternative.
Electronic cigarettes contain Nicotine which is thought to be relatively harmless when inhaled - it is the tar from burning tobacco that creates the 4000 or so chemicals and many carcinogens that are cited as harmful when smoking regular cigarettes.
The vapor in an Ecigarette is made by heating a liquid containing only four ingredients, vegetable glycol (glycerine), pharmaceutical grade nicotine, water and a flavouring agent. Many other manufacturers import their liquid from China and elsewhere and their content is not always easy to identify.
Although it is too early to guarantee absolute safety over extended periods, the liquid is tested for purity at Manchester University and manufactured in the UK to stringent safety standards. My advice to customers is that, whist an absolute guarantee cannot be made - even a sweet could choke someone - we DO know the effects of tobacco and it is up to individuals to weigh up the risks, consider their own smoking habits/situation and make an informed choice regarding their own health and circumstances.
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∙ 10y agoElectronic cigarettes use e-liquid which consists of 4 components: Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Glycerin, Nicotine, and Flavoring. The nicotine is the main chemical in e-liquid that correlates with addiction to nicotine in cigarettes. Therefore, if you are smoking an electronic cigarette, you can buy e-liquid that has varying levels of nicotine, anywhere from 0mg to 36mg. Electronic cigarettes are not considered a smoking cessation, but a smoking alternative to cigarettes. So, if you want to reduce the amount of cigarettes you're smoking, you can balance them with electronic cigarettes until hopefully ceasing intake of cigarettes entirely.
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∙ 9y agoWithin several EIGA Documents, including EIGA Doc 89 Medical Oxygen Systems for Homecare Supply and EIGA Doc 158 Good Homecare Practice, it is stated that patients shall never smoke when using oxygen.
The reason for this is that while oxygen is not a flammable gas, oxygen will support combustion. There have been a number of incidents involving patients smoking while being administered oxygen in the homecare environment and this has resulted in a number of fires leading to serious injuries and in some cases death.
Many patients undergo oxygen treatment due to smoking related diseases and some of them continue to smoke while undergoing such oxygen treatment. EIGA members continuously reinforce the message that smoking or being close to an energy source such as an open flame is incompatible with the use of oxygen.
Recent innovations in smoking cessation programs have led to the introduction of so-called "electronic cigarettes". These work on the principle of a heating element that vaporizes a liquid solution which delivers nicotine.
Electronic cigarettes include a power source, and this may be charged from a USB power port or by using a separate battery charger. These items when saturated with oxygen may ignite.
Recent reports in the media are indicating that there could be a risk of an ignition of an electronic cigarette whilst a patient is undergoing oxygen therapy.
As a result, EIGA's position is that electronic cigarettes should not be used while a patient is undergoing oxygen therapy. Additionally, batteries of electronic cigarettes should not be charged in the vicinity of a patient undergoing oxygen therapy or the oxygen source itself.
This safety information is intended for all who supply or use oxygen therapy equipment.
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∙ 14y agoThey are certainly better for you than smoking tobacco, but you should discuss it with your physician before trying it.
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∙ 12y agocan you use electronic cigarette while on oxygen
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∙ 12y agoThe U.S. Department of Transportation says the use of smokeless electronic cigarettes on airplanes is prohibited
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Can switching from regular cigarettes to an e-cig cause chest pain?
Ordinary cigarettes harmful, how to quit smoking is not the time, you can take the use of electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette will not damage your health, not because of smoking to pain.
Can you use your electronic cigarette before gastric bypass surgery?
Electronic cigarettes contain nicotine, you need to check with your doctor or surgeon before you use nicotine.
How old do you have to be to buy electronic cigarettes in Florida?
For the electronic cigarettes the same law as regular cigarettes for minors is applied. You must be on legal age, 21 years old
Does Kmart sell electronic cigarettes?
Yes
Do electronic cigarettes stain walls?
simple answer is NO
What is Monarch Airline's policy regarding electronic cigarettes?
At the beginning of each flight, Monarch states specifically that the use of electronic cigarettes is not permitted.
Can you use e cigarette?
The age of 18 can buy electronic cigarettes.
Can switching from regular cigarettes to an e-cig cause chest pain?
Ordinary cigarettes harmful, how to quit smoking is not the time, you can take the use of electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette will not damage your health, not because of smoking to pain.
Does Nicorette make any electronic cigarettes?
Nicorette does not seem to offer an electronic cigarette. They do offer nicotine gum and lozenges. There are electronic cigarettes that offer an alternative to traditional cigarettes.
Are electronic cigarettes better when you are pregnant?
The little we know about e-cigarettes suggests that it's safest not to use one while you're pregnant.
Can you use your electronic cigarette before gastric bypass surgery?
Electronic cigarettes contain nicotine, you need to check with your doctor or surgeon before you use nicotine.
What is the age limit to use e cigarettes?
There is an age limit on buying them but I'm not sure about smoking them...
Can you use an electronic cigarett?
Can buy electronic cigarettes 18 one full year of life, but also have specific see the local regulations.
Are electronic cigarettes safe to use anywhere?
yes, as long as you explain it is not real smoke if they confront you about it
How old do you have to be to buy electronic cigarettes in Florida?
For the electronic cigarettes the same law as regular cigarettes for minors is applied. You must be on legal age, 21 years old
Can you bring electronic cigarettes on an airplane?
According to the Official TSA Blog, You can travel on a plane with your electronic cigarette, but just like tobacco cigarettes, you may not use your electronic cigarette aboard any US commercial airliner, whether on the tarmac or during the flight. Airline companies may have their own regulations regarding how you may travel with your e-cig; some may not allow you to stow it in your checked luggage. It is always best to refer to the list prohibited items which is specific to the airline with which you're flying. Charter flights operate under a different set of rules than commercial airlines and may allow the use of e-cigarettes.
Are light cigarettes any healthier than regular cigarettes?
No, but electronic cigarettes may be. Check them out at www.smoke2health.org,
