Vape is one of many nicotine replacement products to help smokers quit traditional cigarettes.
In recent reports from Public Health England, the highest quit rate (74%) was observed among those who used prescription drugs and vaping products, while 27.2% of people used vaping devices during their 12-month quitting process. These findings make vaping a popular quitting tool in today’s smokers’ journey.
Smoking is the biggest killer in the UK, and there are many recognised benefits to quitting, no matter what method is used.
While e-cigarettes contain nicotine, a highly addictive substance, they do not burn tobacco. They also do not produce tar or carbon monoxide (two of the most dangerous ingredients in traditional cigarettes). The nicotine in vapes itself contains less harmful elements than traditional cigarettes, while there are more than 5,000 chemicals in traditional cigarettes that cause serious health effects such as tar or carbon monoxide, etc.
EFFECTS OF SMOKING QUITTING
Fast results
Your body will start to change positively within the first 8 hours of quitting smoking. The carbon monoxide level in your body will decrease and the oxygen level will be balanced.
After 48 hours, carbon monoxide is completely eliminated, phlegm in the lungs is reduced, and the sense of taste and smell improves. And after another 24 hours, just three days into the quitting process, you can breathe easier and feel more energetic.
According to a 2019 study by the University of Dundee, just one month after switching from cigarettes to e-cigarettes, blood pressure, vascular health and arterial stiffness improved.
Maintain the habit
After about 12 weeks, your body's circulatory function improves. And after about 3 - 9 months of quitting smoking, your lung function will recover about 10%, the most obvious sign is that your cough and shortness of breath symptoms will decrease.
Heart attacks and other heart diseases are common effects of traditional cigarette smoking, but after 1 year of quitting, the risks are cut in half.
Permanent change
The risk of cancer is what makes smokers decide to quit. Once they have quit for about 10 years, the risk of lung cancer is cut in half.
IMPROVE FINANCE
Financial savings are also a driving force for smokers to quickly switch to e-cigarettes in the face of rising taxes on traditional tobacco products.
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs between £9 and £13.50 in the UK, based on 2019 statistics showing that the average British smoker smokes 10 cigarettes. This means they spend around £2,000 a year on traditional tobacco products.
On the other hand, when users invest in vape devices and accessories, they will save £1,500/year based on the average statistic of a person smoking 10 traditional cigarettes a day.
FRESHER AND MORE COMFORTABLE
The health benefits of quitting smoking clearly outweigh any reason you can think of.
Some people have other reasons for deciding to quit smoking, such as the effects of smoking on their appearance.
An international study found that 21% of female smokers were motivated to quit because of their appearance. Doctors describe the direct effects of smoking on the skin's surface. From yellowing of the skin and stains on teeth to wrinkles caused by smoking and loss of collagen in the skin and dryness.
Bad smell is also a common problem of smokers, the unpleasant smell lingers in the breath or hair and clothes. Even the bad smell from cigarettes affects the people around, you can not imagine how uncomfortable the person opposite when talking to you and smelling that bad smell will feel?
E-cigarette smoke has been shown to dissipate in the air in just a few seconds compared to cigarettes, typically 30 - 45 minutes. This means that the vape smell will not cling to your clothes and belongings.
Finally, vaping is not banned but this does not mean you can vape anywhere. Vaping should be accompanied by common courtesy, you should be aware of your surroundings when vaping if there are pets or children or even people who do not like smoke whether it is vaping or smoking and you should ask permission before you intend to vape in the house.
Cre: Dinner Lady
