Introduction to E Cigarettes Flashcards
1
Q
what is vaping?
A
the act of inhaling and exhaling the water vapour produced by an electronic device
2
Q
what is an e-cigarette?
A
e cigs produce an aerosol by heating a liquid (usually containing nicotine) which the user inhales and exhales
3
Q
what is an e-cigarette?
A
e cigs produce an aerosol by heating a liquid (usually containing nicotine) which the user inhales and exhales
4
Q
why do people use ecigs over regular cigarettes?
A
- helps to quit
- less toxic alternative
- cheaper
- hand to mouth habit maintained
- recreation & socialising
- vaping community
5
Q
what are the oral side effects of e cigs?
A
mouth and throat dryness
the incidence of:
- Oral cancer
- Perio
- Mucosal lesions
arent known exactly
