In recent years there is a tendency to replace classic cigarettes with new smoking devices that have appeared on the market. The various flavors or colors of these small devices manage to attract followers, but doctors warn that smoking is dangerous, regardless of the method.
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Thus, many people who opt for this variant wonder if electronic cigarettes are less harmful than classic ones. The answer was provided by medical professionals, who claim that any form of smoking is harmful to the human body.
Are e-cigarettes a healthier option for smokers?
Prof. Dr. Dan Mârțu, primary ENT physician, spoke about how dangerous cigarettes are, regardless of their form.
Thus, he stated that people who opt for the new smoking gadgets are subject, just like those who smoke classic cigarettes, to major risks.
“First of all, we must say that there is no such thing as healthy smoking. Smoking never has positive, good effects on the human body. It is true, these electronic cigarettes are not as harmful as classic cigarettes, but the essence remains. The toxins contained in the cigarette are still inhaled. On a scale of danger, the most harmful are classic cigarettes, depending on the nicotine content. Pipe smokers also inhale that smoke, but they are especially prone to lip cancer. Then come these modern cigarettes which are also dangerous. There is a risk of laryngeal cancer, especially due to the nicotine but also the substances that electronic cigarettes contain. Smoking is the first cause of laryngeal cancer”, stated Prof. Dr. Dan Mârțu, primary ENT physician.
Can classic cigarettes be replaced by electronic ones?
Many people choose to give up classic cigarettes and use electronic smoking gadgets. Doctors claim that they are a less harmful option for the body, but that it would be preferable for smoking to be avoided in any form.
“It is an improvement if we try to replace the classic cigarettes with these smoking devices, in case we cannot give up this vice altogether. We can opt for this variant, because the toxic content in an electronic cigarette is lower than in a classic cigarette“, added Prof. Dr. Dan Mârțu.
