4 Pros and Cons of Electronic Cigarettes
Thinking about getting rid of smoking that makes everyone come up to you again and again telling you that you should give it up? Besides nicotine patches and nicotine gums, there are electronic cigarettes also available in the market, commonly called as e-cigarettes, that simulate the original cigarettes minus the ill effects on health of the later.
However, these e-cigarettes, like everything else, have their pros and cons. This article will make you aware of the pros and cons of electronic cigarettes so that you can make an informed decision.
1. Cost
In the long run, e-cigarettes turn out to be cheaper than real cigarettes, for e-cigarettes need an occasional battery replacement, and the cost of the e-liquid that goes into them is less in comparison to a pack of cigarettes. Though the initial e-cigarette kit does set you back by a couple of bucks, and at times of replacing the battery it does seem a tad expensive.
2. No Smoke
This is a pro as well as a con. There is nothing that “burns” in an e-cigarette, and the vapor that comes out does not leave a disgusting, lingering smell. In fact, the vapor seldom leaves traces and disappears permanently after like 2 minutes or so. Then again, the taste of the burning tobacco is what gives smokers the flavor they look for. Although, there is a plus side, the e-liquid comes in many flavors, and although it is quite different, it is tasty!
3. Harmful Chemicals.
On the plus side, electronic cigarettes do not have the tar, or the smoke, or the carbon monoxide, or the tobacco, so the side effects of all those terrible chemicals are not associated with electronic cigarettes. On the negative side, there is liquid nicotine in the electronic cigarettes which can cause nicotine overdose if ingested directly, and there is a slight possibility of that with smokers who take really long drags.
4. The feel of the cigarette.
The addiction to the feel of smoking a cigarette is missing in the electronic cigarette. That psychologically makes it hard for someone to use an electronic cigarette. But then again, the electronic cigarette releases nicotine in the system, triggering more or less the same effect.
Smoking is injurious to health, so choose wisely, and live well as they say!
