One of the newer additions to products that smokers can use to quit the habit is the e-cigarette. This product is also called smokeless cigarette. This smoking cessation tool mimics the act of tobacco smoking by producing inhaled mist, which has the appearance, and sometimes the flavor of inhaled tobacco smoke, but eliminating the noxious smell and some of the health risks to both the user and to those around him. In this regard, it is perceived by many as a healthier alternative to smoking actual cigarettes.The appearance and tactile sensation of e-cigarettes is also similar to traditional cigarettes and thus fulfill the physical component of the habit.

It is also not uncommon to find them integrated into other designs like pens so their users can smoke without being conspicuous. Smokeless cigarettes are battery operated and use a heating element to transform the liquid solution containing varying amounts of nicotine into vapor, in the same manner that a nebulizer produces mist. They can be bought from web-based vendors and from local distributors with physical storefronts and they usually sell for about fifty to a hundred dollars apiece.

The World Health Organization does not discount the probability of electronic cigarettes being useful tools to help people get rid of their smoking habits. Then again, they also assert that there are no extensive, peer-reviewed researches done to show that the said products are safe or effective for that matter. One criticism about e-cigarettes is that manufacturing standards are not the same for all countries, and in a lab study performed by the US Food and Drug Administration it was found out that diethylene glycol is present in some of the samples. The said substance is an ingredient of antifreeze formulation for cars and HVAC systems and is poisonous and can cause cancer in humans.

At the same time, authorities have expressed concern that since they come in different flavors, affordable, and readily available, they may appeal to non-smokers, especially young children, and may prompt them to try conventional cigarettes later on. Also, a lab analysis revealed that a number of these smokeless cigarettes sold as non-nicotine variants actually have high levels of the said substance.

Using a smokeless cigarette still carries the likelihood of you getting poisoned or dependent to nicotine. High levels of nicotine in the system can cause your heart to pump faster, raise your blood pressure, and block the release of the hormone insulin, and thus may contribute to hyperglycemia. Over time, nicotine may also increase the level of bad cholesterol in your system.

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