The Pros And Cons Of Electronic Cigarettes

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E-cigarettes is another name for electronic cigarette. An E-cigarette is a cigarette-shaped device containing a nicotine-based liquid that is vaporized and inhaled, used to stimulate the experience of smoking tobacco. The ingredients used in e-cigarettes is usually a mixture of propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine, and flavorings. Others may have similar ingredients, but without nicotine. New research suggests that e-cigarettes vapor produces tiny particles that users suck deep into their lungs, potentially causing or worsening respiratory diseases, but the main ingredients are considered not harmful.
Most local and state laws were enacted before e-cigarettes were on the market, so while such laws do not explicitly mention e-cigarettes, it
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Nobody know yet of e-cigarettes are a good or bad substitute for cigarettes. The research into the effects of e-cigarettes lags behind its popularity. Although , there are known pros and cons. The number of teens and tweens using these products have doubled between 2011 and
2014. The nicotine inside is addictive and can be dangerous for people with heart problems. The e-cigarettes are also thought to be a "gateway drug". Leading non-smokers and kids to use tobacco. Celebrity endorsements could also make smoking popular again. The possible benefits for smokers. "Obviously, it would be best if smokers could quit completely," says Michael
Siegal. MD, MPH, a professor at Boston University's school of public health. "But if that's not possible, I think they'd be a lot better if with e-cigarettes. They're a safer alternative. So at this day and age e-cigarettes are not more harmful to your health thatch regular cigarettes.
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E-cigarettes is another name for electronic cigarette. An E-cigarette is a cigarette-shaped device containing a nicotine-based liquid that is vaporized and inhaled, used to stimulate the experience of smoking tobacco. The ingredients used in e-cigarettes is usually a mixture
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Most local and state laws were enacted before e-cigarettes were on the market, so while such laws do not explicitly mention e-cigarettes, it should not be assumed that their use is permitted. The U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA) issued its proposed "deeming rule," which would regulate e-cigarettes as tobacco products. This would extend FDA's regulatory authority over a variety of tobacco products including e-cigarettes.
Nobody know yet of e-cigarettes are a good or bad substitute for cigarettes. The research into the effects of e-cigarettes lags behind its popularity. Although , there are known pros and cons. The number of teens and tweens using these products have doubled between 2011 and
2014. The nicotine inside is addictive and can be dangerous for people with heart problems. The e-cigarettes are also thought to be a "gateway drug". Leading non-smokers and kids to use tobacco. Celebrity endorsements could also make smoking popular again. The possible benefits for smokers. "Obviously, it would be best if smokers could quit completely," says Michael
Siegal. MD, MPH, a professor at Boston University's school of public health. "But if that's

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