Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes): an alternative for smokers ?
My first and only experience with e-cigarettes was last year because I was very curious in this small device when I first saw it with my friend Joumana. For those of you who do not know, an electronic cigarette (or “e-cigarette”) is an alternative to smoked tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. It is a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by delivering a vaporized propylene glycol/nicotine solution. In addition to nicotine delivery, this vapor also provides a flavor and physical sensation similar to that of inhaled tobacco smoke, while no tobacco, smoke, or combustion is actually involved in its operation.
When I tried the e-cigarette last year, I thought it was cool in the beginning, but turned out to be a hassle in the end. It didn’t give quite the feeling of smoking, and it wasn’t practical at all since I needed a couple of spare batteries for my night out. I am not sure how well they improved these devices, but I recently heard they are becoming more and more popular, and a wide variety of them exists now in the market.
The video below by the Daily Planet talks more on e-cigarettes and their risks:
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Posted: May 19th, 2009 under Health, Technology.
Tags: Consumer News, E-cigarettes, E-smoking, Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking
Comments
Comment from admin
Time July 18, 2009 at 1:41 AM
An ex-smoker. I quit smoking in 2008. But I tried the e-cig thing just out of curiosity, and not out of the urge of smoking.
Comment from e-cigarette
Time September 21, 2009 at 6:08 AM
I saw this small device just recently..and to me as an ex smoker well it sounds like something that might be able to save at least some lives…don’t think it will make huge impact on the smikers…but if it saves just one life it worth it…btw I quit smoking in 2007…in November it will be 2 full years without a single smoke..was hard at 1st..but now I can’t even sit close to anyone smoking…
Comment from Electronic CIgarette Smoker
Time September 23, 2009 at 3:20 PM
Well, being an ecigarette smoker, supplier and advocate, I can tell you that they absolutely have the potential to save millions of lives. Over 400,000 people a year die from tobacco related deaths. It is estimated that if all current smokers switched to electronic cigarettes, that number could be cut by 80% over the next generation. Thats millions and millions of lives that could be saved. Its definitely worth doing further research into at the very least.
Johnny B
Comment from e-cigarettes
Time October 7, 2009 at 8:40 PM
E Cigarettes are definately a good alternative to normal cigarettes; for one thing they cause much less harm to your body. You can find out more about e cigarettes and read our reviews about them at http://www.e-cigarettespick.com
Comment from electronic cigarette reviews
Time February 2, 2010 at 5:40 AM
do it has the same feeling just like an ordinary cigarette that you take?and tell do it has a bad effect on our body?
Comment from Carlos
Time May 15, 2010 at 10:17 PM
I got one a month ago and im tobacco free i am using 18mg nicotine.
My mother has smoke for 29 years, and i got her one she hasnt soke in a week, longest she hasnt smoke in her life.
Comment from Naren
Time July 9, 2010 at 9:59 AM
I got my ecig from steamz few months ago and I think these ecigs not only improve the health of the smokers but also they loved ones as there is no danger of passive smoking. You can order one on 919791144445.
Comment from Electronic Cigarettes
Time July 15, 2010 at 6:15 AM
sure…. i feel electric cigarette is the all new alternative smoking solution that is taking the world by storm. and moreover electronic cigarette allows you to smoke a vapor that is free of carbon monoxide.
Comment from E Cigarette
Time July 20, 2010 at 8:33 AM
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Comment from Kio
Time July 17, 2009 at 1:29 PM
you’re a smoker?