Vaping: is it good or bad?
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Hon Lik was 47 years old when he developed the first modern e-cigarette. The year was 2003 and Lik, a heavy smoker, was struggling to quit. Using his knowledge of Chinese medicine and mechanics, Lik set out to create a product that would satisfy his sharp nicotine cravings without tobacco smoke, that is. Vapour was the key. Today, it is generally believed that vaping is not harmful – or at least, when compared to smoking – but to what extent is this true?
E-cigarette basics: what is vaping?
E-cigarettes, also called e-cigs or vapes, are small lithium battery-powered devices. Rather than burning tobacco leaves, e-cigarettes work by heating a liquid (known as e-liquid) until it turns into an aerosol (vapour). This aerosol is inhaled into the lungs and exhaled as a cloud into the air. Although the chemical compound of the e-liquid can vary, the typical combination includes: nicotine, for the buzz; vegetable glycerine, for the cloud of vapour; flavouring agents, for the taste and smell...
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