Vaping - Health

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New long-term study: vape kit significantly safer

Long-term studies on the possible harmfulness of the e-cigarette were previously lackware. The British cancer research institute Cancer Research UK has now published the results of investigations conducted with subjects in a long-term study. Urine and saliva samples produced a clear result. Steamers, ie the users of e-cigarettes and volunteers, who used nicotine replacement products such as chewing gums and pavement, showed a significantly lower burden with toxic and carcinogenic substances than smokers. However, this only applied to subjects who had completely switched from smoking the tobacco cigarettes to one of the alternatives.

According to the study, the e-cigarette is far safer than smoking

In contrast to ordinary tobacco cigarettes, no plant ingredients are burnt in the e-cigarette. Instead, a fluid containing nicotine, the so-called liquid, is heated by a wire and evaporated. This vapor, which is often mixed with aromas, is then inhaled by the consumer and thus the nicotine is fed to the body. The study, funded and monitored by the London Cancer Research Institute, now showed that significantly less pollutants are consumed than smoking cigarettes. Users who switched completely from the tobacco cigarette to the vapor devices or a nicotine replacement product showed significantly less pollutants in saliva and urine. In subjects who at least partially satisfied their nicotine requirements with the e-devices, no further increase in the pollutant values ​​was measured when used in parallel to the normal cigarette.

Studies with positive trend towards e-cigarette

The results of the new long-term study are likely to be very pleasing for all consumers of e-vapor devices. Especially in the recent past, studies from the UK in particular showed the less harmful properties of the e-cigarette compared to the conventional cigarette. But more and more studies are pointing in this direction.

The change to the vapor devices is possible

Who would like to switch to the clearly clearly safe vape kit, do not have to be afraid of withdrawal symptoms. According to Dr. Lion Shahab, the leading author of the publication, the results of the study showed that the e-cigarette can deliver the same amount of nicotine as conventional cigarettes. This is a good alternative for smokers who want to abort the tobacco consumption, but are not ready for an immediate withdrawal of nicotine.

Especially for the topic of e-cigarette and health has been intensively debated for years whether or how harmful this is. Advocates have the advantage of the electro cigarette, especially with regard to cancer diseases, since no substances are burnt. Critics point to respiratory irritant harmful substances and still missing long-term investigations which address the risk to health.

How the e-cigarette works - steam less harmful to health than smoking?

The e-cigarette is an apparatus which, by heating, nebulises a liquid, the so-called e liquid, and generates steam. This makes it possible to derive the term of consumption. An electric cigarette is not smoked but "steamed". According to addiction researcher Peter Hajek, electric cigarettes should be at least 95% less harmful to health than traditional cigarettes for the average steamer - with the exception, for example, of pregnant women. A typical vape kit consists of a mouthpiece, the battery, an electric nebulizer and a cartridge. In the latter the E Liquids are inserted, which the consumer can refill. Frequently, an LED lamp is installed on an e-cigarette which mimics the embers of a conventional cigarette. The main ingredients of the E Liquid are water, glycerine, nicotine, propylene glycol, ethanol and various aromas.

Differences between conventional cigarettes and the e-cigarette

The main difference between conventional cigarettes and the electric cigarette is that when a conventional cigarette is consumed, combustion processes take place. In the case of the electric cigarette, on the other hand, neither tobacco nor paper is oxidized, but only the liquid (E-liquid) is heated and evaporated. Tobacco cigarettes contain ingredients such as tar and carbon monoxide. These substances are not found in the electronic cigarette. On the other hand, substances such as propylene glycol may be present in the e-cigarette, which do not occur in regular cigarettes. In contrast to conventional cigarettes, the electric cigarette is almost odorless and does not leave discoloration on teeth or fingers since these colorations are caused by the combustion processes. In many liquids of the e-cigarette nicotine is contained, however, unlike conventional cigarettes there are also models without this ingredient.

Types of e-cigarettes

There are different types of electronic cigarettes that differ in shape, color, taste and technique. There are two main groups of electro-cigarettes. The slim cigarette comes quite close to an ordinary cigarette, because it is very similar to her purely externally. Pen cigarettes are similar to a ballpoint pen and are usually more durable than the slim variants. The latter contain cotton wool on which the liquid or liquid is dripped. Once the cotton is dry, the electric cigarette is disposed of. There are still differences in the pen cigarettes in the respective tank system. There are electric cigarettes with attached and equipment with integrated tank. In addition, electronic versions of cigars and whistles are available in trade, which are very similar in their design to the traditional models, but are more likely to be used as a stimulant and less frequently used than the regular e-cigarette.

E-cigarette and smoking cessation

Advocates of the e-cigarette also include many former smokers of conventional cigarettes, which estimate the evaporation of electro-cigarettes less harmful to health than the smoking of conventional cigarettes. Whether the electric cigarette is useful for smoking cessation is insufficiently scientifically based. The effectiveness and safety of the electronic cigarette has not yet been elucidated for this purpose. It is acceptable that when a nicotine-containing electronic cigarette is consumed, physical dependence on this substance is presumed to persist. Furthermore, in the use of the e-cigarette, rituals and habits, which are related to smoking, are maintained and thus could make the steamer more difficult to wean. It is also questionable whether the psychological dependence on cigarettes can be reduced by an electric cigarette or, in the worst case, even strengthened. The e-cigarette as a means of smoking cessation is thus not unrestrictedly recommendable.

Health Risks - Advantage of E-Cigarette?

The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment has examined the contents of the e-liquids contained in electronic cigarettes with regard to their health safety. Combustion products that are carcinogenic are not present in the e-cigarette. Thus, in this aspect the e-cigarette appears to be advantageous in terms of health. Nevertheless, consumption should not be harmless. Many e-cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive neuralgic. The inhalation of nicotine encourages unwanted physical conditions such as hypertension, a high pulse and an increased release of adrenaline. These factors correlate positively with chronic diseases. However, the long-term consequences of consumption in e-cigarettes, which could be detrimental to health, can only be reliably assessed in a few years. In the short term, however, adverse effects will have been demonstrated. A pronounced narrowing of the respiratory tract, irritation of the mouth and throat, dry cough and a decrease of the nitric oxide in the breathing air have been determined by consumers. The latter could be an indication of inflammatory processes in the bronchi. Since the consumption of the electrocaries can lead to short-term consequences, long-term negative damage to the respiratory organs and the human organism can not be ruled out.

A major risk to health could be the cartridges for the e-cigarette to be replaced. The nicotine content should be far above the toxic dose for children and adults. Thus, if the replenishing parts are swallowed, there is a high risk to health. The different flavors of the vape kit, so many critics, could also be very attractive for children and young people. For this reason, critics of the e-cigarette, in particular, emphasize that the electric cigarette can also be used as an entry point for the tobacco consumption, which can be categorized as harmful to health. The extent to which this accusation will be tested in the coming years will be evident in the coming years. Furthermore, it is unclear whether the exhaled vapor of the electronic cigarette is harmful to third parties. Here, similar to tobacco cigarettes, a risk to health through passive smoking at least to the current state can not be ruled out.

Cost

The purchase costs of an vape kit and the expenditures for the replenishing goods can be clearly below the cost of regular tobacco smoking with regular consumption. Consequently, the electrocigarette is permanently the cheaper variant.

Buy e-cigarette and test

Anyone who is ready to try the e-cigarette before today is facing a bigger selection than ever before. The popularity of the electric cigarette has also led manufacturers to react accordingly. Known manufacturers for the electro-cigarette are, for example, Joyetech and Kangertech. In addition, there are numerous other offers such as Aspire, iJoy, iansi, Smok, Innokin, GreenSmoke, Eleaf or EirHorse . For the beginner, it is not easy to choose a particular product. Numerous Internet portals, which publish test results at prices and quality, can now help.

Outlook

So far, there are no uniform regulations for the vape kit. However, the European Parliament adopted a new directive on tobacco in 2014. This contains provisions for nicotine-containing electronic cigarettes. These rules must be transposed into national law by the individual Member States of the European Union by May 2016. However, only the vapor devices containing nicotine is affected. The regulations contain uniform quality and safety standards and call for improved consumer education. Manufacturers of new products must also demonstrate the safety of their products before they are placed on the market.