Question 1

how safe are e cigarettes ?

Accepted Answer

We do not know: E cigarettes are not regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). They have not been studied carefully so we do not really know how safe they are. I do not recommend that my patients use them. If they are already using them I recommend that they use them only briefly to try and get off regular cigarettes.

Question 2

r e cigarettes good for you?

Accepted Answer

Good for you, NO: They may be just somewhat "less bad" than traditional cigarettes. They still flood your body with numerous harmful chemicals. Where they may have some advantage is  by lowering the exposure of those around you to hazardous second hand smoke.

Question 3

are e cigarettes bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Addiction persists: They are likely not as bad as inhaling burned processed tobacco. However, there are no large clinical trials on which to judge pros ; cons. It would be nearly impossible (; very expensive) to perform double-blind trials of long enough duration to develop any data to reasonably answer such a question. Doctors, like most people, answer based on some knowledge, experience ; beliefs, not certainty.

Question 4

how much better for your health are e-cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Like nicotine patches and gum, electronic cigarettes are a safe way to take nicotine which is what makes tobacco products addictive. The dangers from smoking cigarettes are the result of burned organic material creating tars and carbon monoxide. Other than its addictive properties nicotine does not appear to be a big contributor to the long term health problems associated with smoking.

Question 5

i'm wondering are e cigarettes not as bad for you as normal cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: They are a vicious scheme to get you enslaved to a nicotine addiction. The only reason to smoke e-cigs is as a stepdown while you are trying to stop smoking regular cigs.

Question 6

are there more cases of deaths linked to people using e cigarettes compared to real cigarettes?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: The safety and hazards of e cigarettes are unknown at this time. E cigarettes are not regulated and contain additives that may or may not be harmful.

Question 7

e-cigs vs. regular cigarettes, what are the differences?

Accepted Answer

Less "tars": Some e-cigarettes have filtering functions that allow you to cut back on the nicotine in the smoke, and others do not.  E-cigarettes deliver the same amount of nicotine, which is what is bad for your heart, but has less in the way of tars, which is what causes cancer of the mouth throat, and lung. There is no research i know of on the additives, flavors, oils and gases in e-cigs so  we don't know.

Question 8

e-cigarettes: good, bad, gateway?

Accepted Answer

Bad: The only reason to smoke an e-cig is as a way to help yourself stop smoking regular cigs and eventually break the nicotine habit. They are a vicious, cynical plan to get you enslaved to a nicotine addiction. You don't want this.

Question 9

do e-cigarettes help you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

No: Weight loss is done by restricting calories and burning more calories.Nicotine is not a good alternative.

Question 10

e-cigs vs. regular cigarettes, which is better?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: To me it's like saying 'should i shoot myself in the head with a 22 pistol or a 45?' i wouldn't recommend either, but statistically the 22 is less likely to kill you and cause brain damage. Nobody really knows the long-term health impact of e-cigs, because it hasn't been studied. It contains propylene glycol, oils, flavorings and additives, in addition to nicotine, and we don't really know effects.

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