Ex Smokers Defend E Cigarettes

In defense of e-cigarettes

As an ex-smoker whose life has been significantly improved since switching to smoke-free electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), I was shocked to see Richard D. Fox of the York Housing Authority spread misinformation about these life-changing products in his June 29 letter to the editor.

In his letter, Mr. Fox claims that tests by the Food and Drug Administration found that electronic cigarettes contain carcinogens and other toxic chemicals. Mr. Fox wholly fails to note that the FDA's testing did not find carcinogens or any harmful chemicals in the actual vapor produced by an e-cigarette.

Is Mr. Fox even aware of that the nicotine patch, gum and lozenge all contain trace levels of carcinogens? Or that multiple studies, including one recently published in the scientific journal Indoor Air, have assessed e-cigarette vapor and found it to be non-toxic?

What about the fact that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's new smoke-free apartments toolkit only recommends banning products that actually create smoke? Or that the public housing authority in Seattle, Wash., as well as the city council in Alameda, Calif., both voted unanimously to remove e-cigarettes from now-enacted smoke-free housing policies over the past year?…More at In defense of e-cigarettes – York Daily Record

First time using the electric cigarette

When first using an electric cigarette, consumers will need to spend $60 or more on their kit.  The kit comes with a cartridge, battery, LED light, and atomizer.  The cartridge, battery, and atomizer have a specific shelf life with the electronic cigarette.  This means you would have to replace them after a certain point.  The life span of the electric cigarette depends on the amount you smoke.  An infrequent smoker can extend the life span of an electronic cigarette, whereas the heavy smoker may use it for less than its typical lifespan.