And conventional cigarette electronic cigarette are they really different?

The Ministry of Health and the regions have reached an agreement to regulate the electronic cigarette, a product that has become very popular , especially among those who want to quit , but for which until now there was no specific legislation unlike conventional cigarette . For them, the health authorities of our country have agreed that, until the effects on health are known, will be banned for use in schools and educational areas, hospitals and health centers in government facilities , services citizen services and public transport.

And conventional cigarette electronic cigarette are they really different?

These electronic devices which simulate conventional cigarette , but does not emit smoke atomizing a substance which may contain nicotine , - substance recognized as capable of generating a strong addiction - , propylene glycol and other products such as mint oils , vanilla , apple , sold in small disposable tanks format explained from the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery ( Separ ) .

Instead of smoking it is called " vaping " vapor emitted by very similar in appearance to tobacco smoke.

WHO advises against its use, at least until some competent regulatory body check its effectiveness , safety and quality , but more than one has embraced fashion electronic cigarette with the hope of leaving the conventional cigarette. A use that health authorities do not approve. " The statement of the implicit benefits associated health are unfounded or may be based on inaccurate or misleading information ' alert WHO, which reports that most contain large concentrations of propylene glycol, an irritant when inhaled , and it is suggested the presence of other toxic chemicals.

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Lack of evidence

The health authority said that globally , by far, the scientific evidence suggests that products vary greatly in the amount of nicotine and other chemicals that supply and , therefore , " there is no way for consumers to know how really what affects them is inhaling the product you purchased . "

In Spain , health professionals not condone or recommend its use in the absence of scientific evidence demonstrating its efficacy and safety.

Since Separ alert that contains some identical to those of normal cigarette substances , so has been shown in some cases the long-term carcinogenicity . " Due to the absence of specific data at present , the effects of e- cigarette in this regard, long-term , but may be potentially adverse , and undoubtedly deserving of a thorough investigation are unknown ," argues Dr. Segismundo Solano, pulmonologist and Smoking Area Coordinator of the Spanish Society of Pneumology and Thoracic Surgery ( separ ) .

Some studies have already shown that electronic cigarettes can cause changes in the lungs in the short term , similar to those produced by the ordinary cigarettes . A recent analysis evaluated the impact of using the electronic cigarette in lung function , for ten minutes, in healthy nonsmokers and smokers or patients with asthma or chronic lung disease obstructuva . " The main results showed that the electronic cigarette immediately increased the strength of the airway and diminish their power driver air through it, its effect being greater in the group of non-smokers and healthy smokers . These would be the short-term effects , " says Dr. Solano.

From the National Committee for Smoking Prevention ( NPTC ) warn that vapor electronic cigarettes "may contain toxic substances harmful to health and should not be used in enclosed public spaces ." Also warn lack of regulation and quality control, as the composition of such devices can vary greatly even within the same brand. " Some contain other toxic detectable dose ( nitrosamines , heavy metals, etc ... ) that do not appear on the label , as shown by the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) ," notes a report CNPT .

The STP believes " urgent need " to apply these regulations to identical devices of snuff products " adapt its taxation, prohibit any form of advertising or promotion and sales to minors and prohibit smoking in public spaces , in same conditions that collects current legislation