What Exactly Is It?
Electronic cigarettes, often known as e-cigarettes, mimic the act of smoking but do not contain tobacco. The e-cigarette, on the other hand, is a battery-operated device that heats the liquid into an aerosol, which is then inhaled by the user. Vaping is the term for using an electronic cigarette. E-liquid, often known as vape juice, is the liquid used in electronic cigarettes. Nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerine, or glycerol, various compounds (such as those used to generate flavours), and, in some situations, water can be found in them.
This is the liquid that is injected into a vape pen that gives vapour its flavouring and nicotine (also known as e-juice) (if the user is using nicotine e-liquids). When the vape pen is switched on, the battery inside provides the power to heat the liquid, transforming it into a clean vapour. These liquids provide comprehensive adaptability by allowing vapers to explore their flavours in a diverse range of nicotine and non-nicotine concentrations.
The Dangers Involved
Inhaling the vapour from the profound e-cigarettes has yet to be studied for its health effects.
E-cigarettes may pose the following risks:
- Ingestion of e liquid (swallowing); can cause toxicity and even death if done incorrectly.
- Children can swallow.
- Breathing its compounds as aerosol may cause injury; the health impacts of inhaling the various compounds in use in e-cigarette liquids remain unknown. Some flavourings, for example, maybe safe in food but not when inhaled.
- Particulate matter released by e-cigarettes may be detrimental to people who inhale it second-hand, just as casual smoking is not good to all those who share a closed area with regular smokers. Particulate matter inhalation can cause asthma episodes and heart problems.
- Incorrect labelling; they may not have been correctly labelled or packaged.
- Nicotine-free products may have nicotine-containing packaging; they may not come in child-resistant packaging. Children can readily open these products placed in glass or plastic bottles or containers. They can also leak or spill out of their bottle or container.
Safety Around Children
If you are using an e-cigarette, you should:
- When you’re not using it, keep it out of reach of youngsters, lock it up.
- Try not to use or dispose of your e-cigarette next to them.
Regulations In The UK
Smoking laws are strict and widely enforced. The legislation in England changed in 2007 to make it illegal to smoke tobacco in any confined environment (although several places were exempt such as nursing homes, designated rooms in hotels, prisons, and mental health units).
There is now no legislation that effectively prohibits us from puffing anywhere – indoors or outdoors – when we use e-cigarettes. However, several venues have imposed restrictions on vapers, and attendees must follow the rules.
The following is a list of companies and organizations that strictly prohibit vaping and impose fine when caught:
- Most airlines and airports
- Most trains and railway stations
- Subway in London
- Clubs for members only
- Art museums and galleries.
Vaping And Driving
Vaping while driving may not seem like a huge deal, but it can result in up to 9 demerit points and a £2,500 fine. Once again, it is the consequences of vaping that might land you in trouble, and when driving, it is the puff of vape that might lead you into deep water.
Bottom Line
You will be pulled over by police without due regard if you vape while driving and your vehicle is full of vapour. It makes sense because allowing a big white puff to surround you while driving at 70 mph puts your life and the lives of other road users in jeopardy.