Larry Ufuoma
According to the World Health Organization, over 1 billion people smoke globally, a scary statistic, even with the recent trends of technological advancement and the invention of electronic cigarettes.
An electronic cigarette is an electronically controlled device that enhances the smoking of tobacco. Electronic cigarettes are made up of a power source majorly a battery, an atomizer, and a tank. Unlike a regular cigarette, the smoker of electronic cigarette inhale vapor and not smoke. Therefore, the act of utilizing an electronic cigarette is known as ‘vaping’ and not smoking.
Activating the cigarette is done by the push of a button that is powered by a battery source. An aerosol known as vapor is produced by the electronic cigarette, with the vapor containing glycerin, glycol, nicotine, toxicants, and flavors with particulate matter.
Features of Electronic Cigarettes
Replaceable Battery: Modern electronic cigarettes come with replaceable batteries, with a rating of more than 18000MAh with built-in Micro USB fast-charge port and safety protections.
Sleek Design: For vapers to have the perfect fit, electronic cigarettes all come with exquisite designs that perfectly fit the hands of vapers.
Vaping Speed: Electronic Cigarettes are equipped with ultra-fast response time for vaping Speed in less than 0.004 seconds. They have power ratings of 6-80 watts and voltage ratings of 1-7.5 volts, which produces the required vaping Speed.
OLED Screens: Modern technology of electronic cigarettes have OLED Screens for a great experience. All information, ranging from the power button, settings, battery percent, and many more are displayed on the OLED screen.
Dual Usage: Electronic Cigarettes cans be used for both direct to lungs vaping and mouth to lungs vaping. Specially made to suit the vaper’s choice, the vaping tank can be changed to suit either DTL or MTL vaping.
Recent research has shown that e-cigarettes are dangerous, especially for those who have not smoked before and for younger ones. They are employed to assist people in quitting smoking, though not certified by Standard Organization of Nigeria, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and etcetera.
Electronic cigarettes’ sale is banned in various countries, and in some states, it is illegal to sell vaping flavors to people not more than 21 years of age. Electronic Cigarettes are nicotine products and nicotine is not safe for excess consumption.