For some years now it has been easy to see people inhaling vapor from electronic cigarettes on the streets. Begun as a passing fashion, this habit has become more and more widespread. And it seems to have helped some smokers to give up “classic” cigarettes.
But are we really sure that electronic cigarettes are less harmful than the originals? Although there is some research that seems to suggest yes, many things still need to be clarified.
How do electronic cigarettes work?
Electronic cigarettes are actually tools that allow you to inhale vapors. And they remember the sensations of the consumption of tobacco. The sensation of tobacco consumption is consequent to the aspiration of steam impregnated with aromatic substances.
Furthermore, it is possible to inhale, through this vapor, more or less high quantities of nicotine. The absence of tobacco combustion would appear to protect smokers from all related health consequences. Think, in particular, of the presence of tar. Profoundly harmful to the lungs.
While, therefore, these types of problems seem to be excluded, there are other potential ones that seem to still need to be investigated.
Are we really sure that they are less harmful than the originals?
The major problems would seem to be related to the heating of the steam and aromas. In particular, while the steam itself does not seem to be dangerous, the same is certainly not due to the way it is heated.
As reported by theAIRC in fact, during the heating phase, toxic substances for humans could form. At the same time, it is important to note that it appears that no proper research has yet been done on the flavors used in these devices.
That said, it’s important to say that the scientific world mostly seems to agree that inhalers are less harmful than regular cigarettes. However, it is important to point out that the community itself appears to require further investigation. In particular on the aromas and on the methods of heating the steam itself.
We have therefore tried to answer the initial question: are we really sure that electronic cigarettes are less harmful than the originals?
