The electronic cigarette is a safer alternative to conventional tobacco products such as your old good Marlboro pack. It is a fact that the new product lacks hazardous substances such as nitrogen dioxide, acrolein, hydrocyanic acid, lead, carbon monoxide, hydragyrym, and arsenic, among many. The electronic cigarette contains almost none of the 4000 or so poisonous substances stuffed in your regular ‘pack a day’. However, it is recommended that individuals with certain medical conditions discuss the use of electronic cigarettes with their doctor first. Expectant moms are advised to abstain from ‘vaping’ at all times.
Medical Conditions and Electronic Cigarettes
Individuals with known allergies or those with sensitivity to nicotine should abstain from using the electronic version of the regular cigarettes. The new product contains nicotine and hypersensitive persons may experience allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, throat, lips, or tongue, difficulty breathing, hives, dizziness, headache, watering eyes, itching, and dry mouth, among other symptoms. Furthermore, individuals with unstable heart condition should abstain from ‘vaping’ or at least discuss the issue with a medical practitioner. Persons with serious or chronic respiratory illnesses should also refrain from using the new product. So – better safe than sorry.
E-Smoking and Expectant Moms
Research has demonstrated that what expectant moms consume has directly impact on the normal growth and health of their unborn children. The intake of medications should be discussed with a doctor in advance. It is recommended that substances such as caffeine are kept at a minimum or not used at all. Clearly, the use of tobacco products is strongly discouraged with expectant moms. Scientists have found out that the intake of nicotine results in unnatural regulation of the flow of about 200 neurochemicals inside the mind and body of unborn children. These include adrenalin, dopamine, and serotonin. Among other things, the use of nicotine may result in pregnancy complications, low birth weight, and increased risks of future respiratory illnesses.
Obviously by ‘vaping’, smokers avoid inhaling the many poisonous substances found in regular tobacco products. Yet, they still contain nicotine which poses hazard to the health of unborn children. Even the package of electronic cigarettes displays clear warnings that pregnant women and persons with respiratory illnesses should abstain from using the product.
Great article. The jury is definitely still out on electronic cigarettes. While they are safer than traditional cigarettes (since they don’t contain tar and other carcinogens), that’s not to say that e-cigs are completely safe. E-cig users should heed your advice.
Helpful article. Along with expectant mothers, we’re thinking you should probably add minors under age 18. We’re seeing the majority of states banning e-cigarettes from minors, which we couldn’t agree on more.