E- CIGARETTE: A REVIEW
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
An electronic cigarette (E-cigarette) is handheld electronic device, which vaporizes the flavored liquid called e – liquid, consists of nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin and flavorings. Person inhales this vapor called Vaping. It is thought that they are less harmful than tobacco, help people to quit smoking. No effect of passive smoking to others. Now a days there is exponential increase in use of E cigarettes. Although it is thought to be safer, but it is dangerous in persons with heart and arteries problem, it may cause battery explosion, skin burn, metal poisoning and electrical waste problem. Ultra filtrate in vapor consists of carcinogens (less than smoke), so E - Cigarette cannot be regarded as simply harmless, but are safer alternative to conventional cigarettes. They act as gateway drug since they contain nicotine. They don’t leave smell like tobacco, effective way to help people in quitting of smoking.
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Dr. K. Singh
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