Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol produced by an electronic cigarette or vape device. The aerosol is created by heating a liquid called e-liquid, which typically contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals.

Vaping is often promoted as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, but it is important to be aware of the potential health risks associated with vaping. Along with the increasing popularity, a lot of misinformation come up. There are many myths floating around about it, and it’s important to get your information from reliable sources.

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We have listed certain myths and facts about vaping.

 

Myth 1: Vaping is just as harmful as smoking

Fact: Nicotine vaping is not risk-free, but it is substantially less harmful than smoking.

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Myth 2 : Nicotine is very harmful to health

Fact: Although nicotine is addictive, it is relatively harmless to health.

Myth 3: Vaping does not help people quit smoking

Fact: Nicotine vapes are one of the most effective stop smoking aids.

Myth 4: Switching to a vape is just swapping one harmful addiction for another

Fact: While vapes contain the same addictive substance as cigarettes, vaping nicotine is far less harmful

Myth 5: People use vapes more frequently than cigarettes – that must be worse

Fact: It is normal to vape more frequently than you used to smoke, and this is not more harmful.

Myth 9: A disposable vape can deliver as much nicotine as 40 or 50 cigarettes

Fact: A disposable vape delivers a similar amount of nicotine as 20 cigarettes