Despite research that reveals that making the switch from tobacco cigarettes to electronic cigarettes has serious health and safety benefits for both smokers and passive bystanders, some still remain sceptical when it comes to socially accepting e-cigarettes and ‘vaping’.
The media seems to play on these fears and news outlets constantly churn out wildly misleading and sensationalised stories about the problems associated with e-cigarettes and vaping. But fear not, as today we will be taking a look at some of the most common misconceptions surrounding e- cigarettes and debunking the myths.
“E-Cigarettes Will Give You ‘Popcorn Lung’”
Bronchiolitis obliterans, also dubbed ‘popcorn lung’, is a serious lung disease which has long been linked to smoking tobacco cigarettes and now electronic cigarettes. However, unlike the growing number of deaths caused by smoking related illnesses each year, there hasn’t been a single death or serious health problem linked to vaping since the introduction of the phenomenon in 2005.
The myth, which originated when traces of diacetyl were found in an e-cigarette flavouring, instilled fear in both the general public and vapers alike. However diacetyl is banned as an ingredient in the UK, and the traces of the chemical that were found were so slight that it was disregarded as a major risk.
Provided you source your e-cigarette flavourings from a recognised and trusted supplier, there is no need to worry about ‘popcorn lung’ or any health complications.
“E-cigarettes Are Problematic As We Don’t Know What’s Inside Of Them”
No, that’s definitely not true. Manufacturers must disclose a complete list of ingredients to both consumers and the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The UK also has a stringent set of regulations in place to protect vapers, including the Tobacco and Related Products Regulation of 2016 which requires e-cigarette products to meet minimum standards of quality and safety.
“All E-Cigarettes Contain Nicotine So They Must Be Harmful”
A study revealed that 4 out of 10 people wrongly believe that nicotine causes tobacco smoking-related cancers, when in actual fact this is not the case as nicotine poses minimal health risks, and it is the other toxins and chemicals in tobacco cigarettes that cause harm.
Although e-cigarettes can contain nicotine, this is a personal preference and there are many nicotine-free options available in tasty flavours. You can also add nicotine shots and VG boosters to nicotine-free products.
Unlike tobacco cigarettes, electronic cigarettes do not contain harmful elements such as tar or carbon monoxide, and the certain chemicals that can be found in e-cigarettes are at much lower levels.
“The Vapour In E-Cigarettes Is Unsafe And Harmful To Bystanders”
You guessed it... another myth! It’s true that the smoke produced from tobacco cigarettes can cause harm to passive bystanders, and research found that second-hand smoking accounts for 600,000 deaths every year. But when smoking electronic cigarettes, you can have complete peace of mind knowing that the vapours produced aren’t harmful to your own health or anyone else’s for that matter.
E-cigarette vapour, just like e-liquid, is compromised of glycol, glycerine, water, flavourings and nicotine should you opt for a nicotine based product. The vapours produced by e-cigarettes do not contain any harmful carcinogenic chemicals.
“E-Cigarettes Prompt Young Children To Start Smoking Tobacco Cigarettes”
If you’re a parent to a young child, then it’s understandable that you’re worried about your child’s health and their decisions regarding cigarettes. But research shows no indication that smoking e-cigarettes is a trigger to smoking tobacco cigarettes amongst young people.
Contrary to popular belief, e-cigarettes aren’t exclusively for rebellious teens, and it tends to be a more mature demographic of ex-smokers who embrace the trend.
Although e-cigarettes are a far safer and healthier alternative to tobacco cigarettes, they should still be handled with caution, and you should source your device from a reputable brand and charge it with the correct solution.
Smoking rates continue to decline in the UK and the use of electronic cigarettes as opposed to tobacco cigarettes is the first step towards working to a healthier society.
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