Debunking the 5 Most Common Myths About Vaping

By Alison White
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Debunking the 5 Most Common Myths About Vaping

Vaping has gained popularity and became a widespread phenomenon not so long ago, and it is one of the primary reasons behind so many myths around the subject.

Promotional claims that lack a scientific base and clickbait headlines that exploit new studies only contribute to creating more misconceptions and confusion around it.

If you are thinking about switching from tobacco products to electronic cigarettes but are unsure about possible risks or their absence, let us help you with your concerns.

Below, you will find more information about the most common myths about vaping to help you understand the merits of the case. Read on to educate yourself on the subject!

Vaping Devices Can Explode

This is one of the most common myths about vaping however, most cases of exploded electronic cigarettes are almost always associated with their improper use or the battery’s improper maintenance. Careless carrying of discharged batteries in a pocket or bag can really lead to an explosion.

Still, you can easily avoid this issue by being careful, as with any other electric device or lithium battery. If you follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for batteries’ safety and utilise the device correctly, you will reduce the risk of an explosion to the minimum.

However, if you want to eliminate the possibility of an explosion ultimately, you may want to consider opting for disposable e-cigarettes like Beco Bar to remove the need to deal with batteries all together.

Vaping Helps Quit Smoking

In vaping devices, the process of smoking is replaced by heating special liquids with a metal coil, turning it into a thick vapour.

A few years ago, they were promoted on the market as a way to quit smoking, but soon this approach was left behind, lacking proof. Up till today, there is no official scientific or medical recommendation that vaping helps to get rid of nicotine addiction.

Vaping vs Smoking

E-liquid or so-called “vape juice” for e-cigarettes is made from propylene glycol, glycerin, water and an aromatic additive, with or without nicotine content. But the nicotine-free liquid does not have the same effect on smokers, so some manufacturers’ do not hesitate to add a drop or two of nicotine to it.

Besides, considering that a dose of nicotine smells like cookies or cereal and does not sting the eyes now, it may become even more challenging to get rid of nicotine addiction.

You Inhale Just Water Vapour

E-cigarettes produce an aerosol by heating e-liquids or so-called “vape juice”. Indeed, an aerosol looks similar to vapour, but it also contains numerous tiny particles.

Apart from nicotine, propylene glycol, and flavourings, vaping liquids and aerosol include dangerous chemicals, such as acrolein, diacetyl, formaldehyde, and benzene, as well as toxic metal particles like chromium and nickel, and many other substances.

That’s why you can see what stands out from the vapes. In fact, there is very little water and what you see is propylene glycol. And when inhaled, it partially settles in the mouth, upper respiratory tract, back of the throat, lungs, as well as in the oesophagus and stomach.

Vaping is Safer Than Smoking Regular Cigarettes

It is perhaps the primary reason why so many people switch to electronic cigarettes, but this statement is only half true.

Indeed, on average, the concentration of unsafe chemicals and toxins, such as tobacco tar or carbon monoxide that cause adverse effects in e-liquids is significantly lower than that of regular cigarettes. This makes vaping less harmful than smoking tobacco cigarettes.

However, “less harmful” does not mean safe. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “the aerosols of the majority of ENDS [electronic nicotine delivery systems] contain toxic chemicals, including nicotine and substances that can cause cancer. ENDS on their own are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and lung disorders and adverse effects on the development of the fetus during pregnancy.”

Vaping and e-cigarettes

Vaping is Non-Addictive

Both regular and electronic cigarettes contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. Moreover, it is possible to get even more nicotine from e-cigarettes than tobacco products by purchasing extra-strength cartridges with higher nicotine content or getting more tangible nicotine hit by increasing the voltage of vaping devices.

Apart from continuous nicotine intake that only contributes to addiction development, it is possible to develop a psychological dependence on the very process of inhaling and exhaling the vapour as some kind of ritual.

Final Thoughts

Since e-cigarettes have appeared relatively recently, more research is needed to assess their health effects in order to find out the long-term effects of aerosol inhalation. But as you can see already now, vaping can have both benefits and risks, depending on how you approach it.

When switching to vaping, it is essential to understand that you only choose a new, alternative nicotine delivery method. Thus, if you aim to use it to quit smoking, an e-cigarette itself won’t do it for you but can become a helpful device to achieve it аs utilised wisely.

Hopefully, now that you are aware of the most common myths about vaping, you can use your vaping device as safely as possible.

If you have any comments or questions about these 5 myths about vaping, feel free to share them below!
Alison White

Alison White

Alison is a free spirit who is most passionate about writing. She has been working for the vaping industry as a freelance copywriter for quite some time. Alison White can dabble writing while traveling because she is just simply super.

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