Electronic Cigarettes and Vape Pods

 

The study showed that adult users of e-cigarettes produced significantly lower levels of a major carcinogen than combustible cigarettes. While cigarette smoking is the leading cause of death in the U.S., many smokers find it difficult to quit, and instead turn to electronic cigarettes. For decades, scientists and physicians have been investigating nicotine-based alternatives to cigarettes. These studies suggest that electronic cigarettes, especially e-cigarette pods, are far less harmful than traditional cigarettes.

Pod Electronic Cigarettes are all-in-one devices, made up of a battery and a cartridge that contains e-liquid. The pods are small, easy to use, and contain the nicotine that the user wants. The batteries used for pod e-cigarettes can be recharged easily, and many pod vape devices are portable and convenient to use. Vaper Empire sells a pod system with variable voltage temperature control and Breathe Easy Draw-Activation.

While the device's size and portability make them highly portable, there are several potential drawbacks to the electronic cigarette. Refillable ENDS leak e-liquid and are not as convenient as a pod. Additionally, the battery life is significantly lower than that of refillable devices. In fact, the battery life of a pod-style ENDS is nearly the same as that of a conventional cigarette.

The FDA has launched an education campaign aimed at youth on the health hazards of e-cigarettes. The study aims to reach the teens where they spend most of their time: in school. It will place prevention materials in schools around the country and on educational digital platforms. It is the first study of its kind to demonstrate that e-cigarettes do not prevent a smoking epidemic. Although these studies are preliminary, the results are encouraging.

As with traditional cigarettes, vaping produces an aerosol. The vapor may be better smelling than the cigarette smoke, but it's still harmful. The vapor contains ultrafine particles and flavoring that can harm health. Moreover, the e-cigarettes' vapor is toxic to others who don't use them. It is also possible for teens to become addicted to them and end up smoking cigarettes. If vaping is linked to a smoking addiction, the risks are much greater for teens.

In addition, the manufacturers of ENDS devices used common e-liquid, which was purchased from an e-liquid distributor. This type of e-liquid was sold only through retail establishments after July 2020. Mail order and online sales of electronic cigarettes are prohibited in New York State. The study also used investigation of company websites and marketing materials to identify tobacco-company affiliates. However, the study is still preliminary and needs further research.

Nicotine-laden e-cigarettes may affect the heart. The study by the American Thoracic Society found that nicotine-laden e-cigarettes increase the risk of developing a blood clot. As a result, vaping also results in increased levels of mucus. This may increase the risk of heart attack. But the researchers stressed that e-cigarettes are safer than traditional cigarettes. So, smokers should not compare the risks of using electronic cigarettes to cigarettes.