subject: Do Electronic Cigarettes Expose Users To Health Risks? [print this page] Electronic Cigarettes have been around for over 3 years but did not take to the mainstream....... until now. It gives the smoker the satisfaction of a realistic smoking experience completely resembling that of tobacco cigarettes. It has also been developed in such a way that it is less cumbersome to use and more cost efficient.
It may look like a complex device but using it is actually very simple. One just has to inhale air through the mouthpiece. The air being drawn activates the heating element inside the device which evaporates the e-liquid (which contains the nicotine) contained in the cartridge. The mouthpiece is designed to let the air flow out of the device and into the mouth just like in a real tobacco cigarette.
The two general designs of smokeless cigarettes are the pen-style and cigarette-style. The earlier versions were mostly made to look like a pen. However, because of the functionality of the device itself, the cigarette-style is now more popular since it is more comparable to a real tobacco cigarette. The cigarette-style is especially preferred by those who want to quit smoking.
The basic components of an e cig are mouthpiece, heating element and batteries. The mouthpiece is also called cartridge and atomizer is another term used for heating element. The battery life depends on its size, frequency of use and environment.
The mouthpiece or cartridge is a small container where the e-liquid nicotine solution is stored. When this liquid is used up, you can refill the cartridge or replace it with a pre-filled cartridge.
There are a lot of available e-liquid strengths and flavors on the market so it is easy to refill your e cigarette. You can choose whether to buy a nicotine-free e-liquid or various strengths that will help you stop smoking. To make refilling simpler, some companies produce cartridges that don't require removal to be refilled. The batteries are also rechargeable through plug-ins, car charges and USBs.
Using smokeless cigarettes can be a more effective alternative to smoking cessation than nicotine patches or gums. They have the advantage of being less expensive while giving the same satisfaction as smoking a real tobacco cigarette. Moreover, compared to a tobacco cigarette, an e-cigarette does not contain the harmful substances like tar, carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde.
It may seem expensive to buy an electronic cigarette but when you consider that the refill for the cartridges are inexpensive and last a really long time, the investment does pay for itself very quickly. Another plus is that it is considered not against the law to use the smokeless cigarette in public places that prohibit smoking. Since it does not give off second hand smoke, is not considered detrimental to the health of the public. The vapor it gives off does not have an unpleasant smell and does not stick to your clothes, hair or surroundings in case one smokes in a closed space.
