Question 1

what do you guys think of vaping as a means to quit smoking? do you think it has other long term side effects like smoking is it safer?

Accepted Answer

Research needed but:: There is not adequate research on the use of vaping to quit smoking but many people have used this method successfully. Anything that helps you quit is reasonable to try. While vaping is still harmful to your health, evidence suggests it is far safer than smoking. See http://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/features/electronic-cigarettes
and http://ecig-reviews.net/using-e-cigarettes-quit-smoking/

Question 2

i decide to quit smoking and replacing it with vaping..does vaping bad for my health?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is a nicotine substitute and does not completely remove the long term risk. Only cold turkey is the way to go.

Question 3

i quit smoking 8 months ago after 35 plus years and got asthma after quit i have been vaping since not much could vaping cause asthma?

Accepted Answer

No one knows: I'm astounded with how prevalent vaping is becoming. We have absolutely no idea of the short or long term effects. Quitting smoking is great for your health on a number of fronts, including the cardiovascular benefit. Be honest with yourself. Do you really want to risk it? I'm your age. Time grows short...

Question 4

can electronic cigarette help to quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: It is a harm reduction strategy that avoids the toxins of smoke but it maintains the nicotine addiction.  Inhalation techniques differ and there are still slight cardivascular effects from nicotine but it is better than cigarettes.

Question 5

is it actually true that an electronic cigarette will help me quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

E-cigs are dangerous: There is now info that e-cigs have many health-harming chemicals in them, some that are not in ordinary cigs.  Continuing to take nicotine in any form (e-cigs, patch, gum) continues your addiction to nicotine.  Hospitals, clinics, the lung assn & heart assn can point you to stop smoking classes or groups. The best way is to stop all nicotine with ongoing support.  Nicotine anonymous also helps.

Question 6

i quit smoking cigarettes & am vaping. is vaping safe & harmless or is the nicotine hazardous to my health?

Accepted Answer

E -cig vs cigarette: E-cig has fewer harmful chemicals than cigarettes - but taking in nicotine is still a health issue.

Question 7

opininon on electronic cigarette? quit smoking for month and half relapsed to ecig feeling guitly pulm appt to see damage from 15 pack year nervous

Accepted Answer

E cigs: Not completely harmless but still much better than cigarettes.

Question 8

i would like to know what doctors think about the electronic cigarette..i have recently quit smoking and i use the e cig when i am having a hard time.?

Accepted Answer

2-edged sword!: If e-cigarettes really help you quit, well, it's a bit like methadone--one narcotic for another, but acceptable if it ends up well. Many e-cigs still supply nicotine, so it's a bit like nicorette--still bad, but less so, and ok if it ends up with the desired result. But the idea of simulating smoking to stop smoking seems a bit disingenuous, and if you use the nicotine-containing ones, more so!

Question 9

i quit smoking oct 2013, since then have been vaping. i've noticed quite an increase in acne around chin and jawline, any relation?

Accepted Answer

No: Your acne is not related to this habit.

Question 10

i've quit smoking a year ago and started vaping. the last 11 months i'm having a runny tummy every day. could this be a vape side effect?

Accepted Answer

I am not certain: that I understand what a "runny tummy" is but I assume you mean diarrhea. This could be a side effect from the vaping. Both Vaping and Smoking are detrimental to your health. Try stopping completely and you will see how much better your overall health and well being becomes. Plus think of all the money you will save!

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What do you guys think of vaping as a means to quit smoking? do you think it has other long term side effects like smoking is it safer?

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I decide to quit smoking and replacing it with vaping..does vaping bad for my health?

A member asked:

I quit smoking 8 months ago after 35 plus years and got asthma after quit i have been vaping since not much could vaping cause asthma?

A member asked:

Can electronic cigarette help to quit smoking?

A member asked:

Is it actually true that an electronic cigarette will help me quit smoking?

A member asked:

I quit smoking cigarettes & am vaping. is vaping safe & harmless or is the nicotine hazardous to my health?

A member asked:

Opininon on electronic cigarette? quit smoking for month and half relapsed to ecig feeling guitly pulm appt to see damage from 15 pack year nervous

A member asked:

I would like to know what doctors think about the electronic cigarette..i have recently quit smoking and i use the e cig when i am having a hard time.?

A member asked:

I quit smoking oct 2013, since then have been vaping. i've noticed quite an increase in acne around chin and jawline, any relation?

A member asked:

I've quit smoking a year ago and started vaping. the last 11 months i'm having a runny tummy every day. could this be a vape side effect?

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