A recent house fire in America is being blamed on the householder smoking in bed.

 

This is by no means a isolated incident, as many people are hurt or killed by fires which are started by people being careless when they smoke indoors.

 

House fires are not the only dangers associated with smoking, and changing to electronic cigarettes is one answer to the problems.

 

E-cigs do not burn.  The atomizer component produces something that looks like smoke but is actually water vapour which is produced from a nicotine solution. So, in the same way a nicotine patch avoids withdrawal symptoms experienced by people trying to stop smoking , e-cigs also provide the user with the physical sensation of holding and inhaling something that looks like and feels like a cigarette.  In this way the user is more likely to stay with the e-cigarette.

 

Many people who have tried the electronic cigarettes report that they have been able to give up smoking altogether and say that even when they are in the company of smokers they do not feel the urge to return to smoking.

 

The additional benefits of easier breathing and more energy are an added incentive to stop smoking.

 

Although the initial cost of the e-cig may look like a more expensive option, this is not the case.  The refill cartridges, which come in a variety or nicotine strengths, are about half the cost of regular cigarettes.  Many e-cig companies offer a 30-day money back guarantee.

 

For many people the e-cig has proved to be literally a lifesaver.