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What are e-cigarettes and how do they work?An e-cigarette is a device that allows you to inhale nicotine in a vapour rather than smoke. | |||
What are e-cigarettes and how do they work? An e-cigarette is a device that allows you to inhale nicotine in a vapour rather than smoke. | |||
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* Mods come in different shapes and sizes, but are generally the largest e-cigarette devices. They have a refillable tank, longer lasting rechargeable batteries, and variable power. | * Mods come in different shapes and sizes, but are generally the largest e-cigarette devices. They have a refillable tank, longer lasting rechargeable batteries, and variable power. | ||
How do I choose the right e-cigarette for me?A rechargeable e-cigarette with a refillable tank delivers nicotine more effectively and quickly than a disposable model and is likely to give you a better chance of quitting smoking. | How do I choose the right e-cigarette for me?A rechargeable e-cigarette with a refillable tank delivers nicotine more effectively and quickly than a disposable model and is likely to give you a better chance of quitting smoking. | ||
* If you're a lighter smoker, you could try a cigalike, vape pen or pod system. | * If you're a lighter smoker, you could try a cigalike, vape pen or pod system. | ||
* If you're a heavier smoker, it's advisable to try a vape pen, pod system or mod. | * If you're a heavier smoker, it's advisable to try a vape pen, pod system or mod. | ||
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You can get advice from a specialist vape shop or [https://www.nhs.uk/smokefree/help-and-advice/local-support-services-helplines your local stop smoking service]. | |||
Will an e-cigarette help me stop smoking? Many thousands of people in the UK have already stopped smoking with the help of an e-cigarette. There's growing evidence that they can be effective. | |||
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What about risks from nicotine?While nicotine is the addictive substance in cigarettes, it's relatively harmless. | |||
What about risks from nicotine? While nicotine is the addictive substance in cigarettes, it's relatively harmless. | |||
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Are e-cigarettes safe to use in pregnancy?Little research has been conducted into the safety of e-cigarettes in pregnancy, but they're likely to be much less harmful to a pregnant woman and her baby than cigarettes. | |||
Are e-cigarettes safe to use in pregnancy? Little research has been conducted into the safety of e-cigarettes in pregnancy, but they're likely to be much less harmful to a pregnant woman and her baby than cigarettes. See [[ENDS Pregnancy]] for the latest information, links to papers etc. | |||
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Reporting a safety concern with e- | |||
Reporting a safety concern with e-cigarettes. If you suspect you have experienced a side effect to your health from using your e-cigarette or would like to report a product defect, report these via the[https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ Yellow Card Scheme]. | |||
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