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What side effects do electronic cigarettes have?


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by Qcrew 14 years ago

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), invented in 2003 by a Chinese called Hon Lik, are battery operated devices. It contains a battery, a heater, and a cartridge that contains a solution of nicotine, propylene glycol, and other chemicals. Since the history of electronic cigarettes is still short, the full impact they may have on health is not yet clear.


Since e-cigarettes deliver nicotine, the induction of nicotine into your blood system has severe effects on your body. For example, it can cause heart ailments. For more harm about nicotine, you can read this page:

In addition to the side effects from nicotine, e-cigarette smokers also experience sore throat, headache and dry mouth.

Although e-cigarettes are less toxic/harmful than traditional cigarettes in terms of a cleaner way of nicotine intake, it does not mean it is zero toxic or safe.


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