From Tempe to Denver, vaping has become an attractive alternative to traditional smoking. The popularity of vaping has increased due to several factors, two of the primary reasons being convenience and fewer known health risks, but there are so many reasons why nicotine consumers are making the switch to vaping.
Although there are many different variations or forms of types of vapes, in general, vaping is a tobacco-free way to consume nicotine without some of the other chemicals ingested and exhaled in the process of traditional smoking. For this reason, traditional smoking has begun to fall into obsoletion, with many consumers electing to vape. Keep reading to understand the many benefits of vaping (when compared to smoking) and learn why vaping has proliferated as a preferable way to consume nicotine across the country.
E-Cigarettes Don't Produce Harmful Chemicals When Exhaled
Almost everyone has been taught the dangers of cigarettes, including the excretion of harmful chemicals when found in cigarette smoke. Traditional cigarettes contain a number of ingredients, chemicals, and compounds. In fact, many cigarettes can produce over seven thousand additives and chemicals in the smoke that is exhaled!
Compare this to the simplicity of vaping. Vaping relies on e-liquid to transmit nicotine. Most e-liquids contain only four ingredients. These ingredients are PG (propylene glycol), VG (vegetable glycerin), nicotine, and vapor flavoring. Due to the minimal ingredients in the e-liquid, the exhaled vapor is generally not considered harmful, which means you can normally vape in public and around others.
So, Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking?
Due to a number of factors, including fewer ingredients in the e-liquid, many consumers feel more comfortable vaping instead of smoking. Not only does e-liquid have fewer chemicals, but the vapor also does not stay in the body like the tar from tobacco does. Many consumers also choose vaping as a tool to reduce or quit the amount they smoke. People who have made the switch to vaping, or have used a vape as a quitting aid, have reported that they feel better, and we look forward to additional studies.
You Can Use Your Vape in Some Places Where You Can't Smoke
Remember those four ingredients that make up most e-liquids? Because they are not linked to the same effects as secondhand smoke, vaping in public is generally considered to be much more acceptable. Always make sure you check the rules of establishments before you vape, but in many cases, you may not have to leave the spot you're in! You can quickly vape without offending those nearby, excusing yourself, or going out of your way to avoid nearby non-smokers.
Second-Hand Vapor Vs. Second-Hand Smoke
One of the most detrimental and dangerous components of smoking is the effect of second-hand smoke on non-smokers. According to the CDC, secondhand smoke “is the combination of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette and the smoke breathed out by a smoker.” The questions is can you get second hand smoke from a vape?
Second-hand smoke has been studied at length. As mentioned previously, traditional cigarette smoke contains over 7,000 chemicals and approximately seventy known carcinogens, better known as cancer-causing ingredients. Secondhand smoke is especially dangerous because it impacts those who may not smoke at all.
Secondhand smoke has a great number of known health risks including, but not limited to, the following:
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- An increased risk of frequent and severe asthma attacks, especially in young children
- An increased risk of developing respiratory infections, especially in young children
- An increased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer in adults, especially older adults
- An increased risk of infant death among women who smoked during pregnancy
Vapor, the product of vaping, has not been directly linked to the effects of secondhand smoke. Although vaping is relatively new, and there are still things to learn about secondhand vapor, the jury is very much in on secondhand smoke. This is a primary reason many switch from smoking to vaping.
Vapor Doesn't Linger Like Cigarette Smoke
Unlike cigarette smoke, vapor quickly dissipates in the air. Smoke from cigarettes also lingers on clothing, stays in your hair, and clings to many surfaces like walls and car seats. The result is a pervasive, distinctive, and objectionable smoke smell.
Vaping Is Cheaper Than Smoking
On average, vaping is cheaper than smoking cigarettes. The average cost of smoking per year is between $2,000 and $5,000 for one pack per day smokers, whereas the average cost of vaping has a lower range, from about $300 to $2,000 per year, depending on consumption. While the upfront costs of vaping, such as buying a mod and accessories, are greater than traditional smoking, the costs decrease over time.
The Known Health Effects Aren't As Bad
To date, the health effects of vaping are far fewer than the known effects of traditional smoking. What are the health benefits of vaping vs smoking? Many of our clients say they seem to have better cardiovascular function and feel less distress on their lungs. Furthermore, with fewer ingredients in the e-liquid, vaping is not known to be as harmful to those around you. Again, we look forward to future research that can debunk or confirm current health claims.
Vaping Is Easier to Cut Down Over Time
Many consumers have implemented vaping as a tool to either reduce or eliminate smoking. Many make a permanent switch from traditional smoking to vaping. Vaping also provides the option to reduce nicotine over time by buying e-juice with low nicotine levels. This can gradually reduce a person's dependency.
There Are Many Different Types of Vape Juices and Accessories
Many consumers make the switch to vaping because of the diverse range of flavors! The possibilities are endless, from traditional tobacco and menthol flavoring to donut, blueberry, energy drink, and blood orange mango. These exotic and exciting flavors make vaping an experience.
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