E-Cigarettes better than traditional cigarettes
Here's what you need to know before you buy
The main difference between traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes is that e-cigarettes don’t contain tar. Tar is toxic and damages the smoker's lungs over time through various biochemical and mechanical processes.However, e-cigarettes are not free from harmful substances. Claiming the e-cig are healthy is untrue.The body’s reaction to many of the chemicals in traditional cigarette smoke causes long-lasting inflammation, which in turn leads to chronic diseases like bronchitis, emphysema, and heart disease.Since e-cigarettes also contain many of the same toxic chemicals, there is no reason to believe that they will significantly reduce the risks for these diseases. However, one should honestly admit, e cigarette is a great alternative to traditional smoking. Those who have opted for e-cigarettes, they noted positive of changes in tooth color.The advantage is also undoubtedly saving. It turns out That the cost of the e-cigarette smoking is lower by half than the cigarettes. There is no better gift for the smoker traditional cigarettes, than e-cig.
The World Health Organisation has recommended that electronic cigarettes should not be allowed in closed public spaces as they might harm the health of non-smokers.
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