The E-Cigarette, A Gentle Alternative To Smoking?

Online, July 20, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The "E cigarette" is currently circulating in the media almost every week. In Germany, the steamer is becoming increasingly popular. Hardly anyone knows, however, how the electronic cigarette effect on long-term health of the smoker and also on those of his fellow men.
E-cigarette - what is it?
Unlike the normal cigarette, in the E-cigarette no tobacco is burned, but it vaporizes a liquid, the so-called Liquid containing in most cases nicotine. However, the nicotine content per e cigarette cartridge varies depending on the manufacturer of high and varies between almost zero and up to 16 milligrams. Major component of most products and responsible for the steam effect is propylene glycol. You know it, for example, the smoke machines in nightclubs.
If the consumer health?
In studies were found in the e-cigarette nitrosamines, which are considered carcinogenic. In addition, the cartridges were also found in carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, as well as a toxic chemical called diethylene glycol. The material contained propylene glycol can irritate the respiratory tract, however, is still unclear exactly how this affects when used continuously. However, the studies commissioned by the scientists believe that normal fags pose more health risks than the electronic cigarette. Whether passive smoking is harmful to people in the nearby environment is not yet proven. While cigarette smoke continuously, the vapor of the e-cigarette is released only by pressing a button. However, no one can say how many of the harmful substances are released through the steam.
Up with the e-cigarette smoking?
Whether nicotine patches, nicotine gum or nicotine lozenges, many agents are available in pharmacies in order to stop smoking. Different than chewing gum, patches Co offers the electronic cigarette is not only nicotine, but it can be to a typical smoking behavior to imitate. Because of the e health cigarette, but also various flavors, including vanilla and menthol, for example, are available, there is a risk that young people in particular the e-cigarette might fall as a gateway drug into the nicotine addiction.