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Side Effect Of Using Electronic Cigarette?
Hi. I have a few question related to electronic cigarette . 1. There is a report that C. Everett Koop claim that electronic cigarette is harmful and have addiction effects same like heroine. Is this true statement. 2. Please advice on how electronic cigarette can help smokers to smoke in a better way. 3. Please state any risk or danger electronic cigarette can be when someone take this product. 4. Did nicotine on electronic cigarette can cause cancer or any major disease? 5. Did Propylene glycol on electronic cigarette is safe for human ? Thank you
Mon, 8 Jul 2013
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Answers:
1. Studies about electronic cigarettes are being done in various quarters of world and we get a lot of results which are yet to be ascertained for truth.
2. Electronic cigarettes are claimed to be an alternative to smoking habbit without cigarette's side effects. But it is addictive due to its nicotine content.
3. The question is under contention. It is better to avoid electronic cigarettes.
4. Electronic cigarettes injects nicotine vapour into lungs. It is anybody's guess that in any form nicotine is addictive and dangerous.
5. Under contention issue
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
Answers:
1. Studies about electronic cigarettes are being done in various quarters of world and we get a lot of results which are yet to be ascertained for truth.
2. Electronic cigarettes are claimed to be an alternative to smoking habbit without cigarette's side effects. But it is addictive due to its nicotine content.
3. The question is under contention. It is better to avoid electronic cigarettes.
4. Electronic cigarettes injects nicotine vapour into lungs. It is anybody's guess that in any form nicotine is addictive and dangerous.
5. Under contention issue
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