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If you’re here, you’re probably asking yourself this question: should you swallow the smoke produced by the e-cigarette as you perhaps did with traditional cigarettes?
The answer to this question is important for smokers who are discovering vaping and want to successfully transition from tobacco to a product considered less harmful to health. By adopting good practices, you’ll experience a more enjoyable vaping experience.
X-Bar, your e-cigarette specialist in France, tells you everything about the opportunity and the different ways to swallow the smoke from your vape device.
The fundamental difference between smoking and vaping lies in the way the substance is heated. When you smoke a tobacco cigarette, you inhale smoke from the combustion of that tobacco. This combustion causes the creation of toxic and carcinogenic substances, such as tar and carbon monoxide. These substances then penetrate deep into your lungs.
Using an e-cigarette results in the production of vapor, not smoke. This vapor is generated by heating an e-liquid thanks to a coil present within the e-cigarette. The liquid then transforms into an aerosol. By misuse of language, this vapor is often called smoke.
| Criterion | Cigarette smoke | E-cigarette vapor |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Tobacco combustion | Liquid heating |
| Presence of nicotine | Yes (naturally contained in tobacco) | Yes or no, depending on the e-liquid |
| Toxic substances | >7,000 chemical compounds, including tar, CO, etc. | Fewer substances, no tar or CO |
| Effects on lungs | Irritations, cancers, chronic bronchitis | Fewer known risks |
| Temperature | Very high (600-900°C) | Lower (about 200-250°C) |
| Dangers for those around | Harmful secondhand smoke | Secondhand vape considered less toxic |
In reality, talking about swallowing e-cigarette vapor is improper. Strictly speaking, swallowing corresponds to a swallowing action, which therefore directs the vapor into your esophagus. This process is neither natural nor recommended.
On the other hand, when you inhale, in other words when you breathe in the vape, it passes into your lungs. Vaping is designed to be inhaled, allowing you to enjoy the taste, feel the hit (tingling sensation in the throat), and absorb the nicotine possibly present in the liquid.
Therefore, the terms “swallow” and “inhale” are generally confused.
To fully enjoy your e-cigarette, you can either adopt a practice corresponding to your tastes or vary your ways of vaping. Two main inhalation techniques allow you to experience successful vaping.
MTL vaping mimics the way you smoke a traditional cigarette. You thus draw the vapor into your mouth and hold it for a few moments before sending it into your lungs by inhalation.
We recommend this method especially if you’re a beginner e-cigarette user. It indeed guarantees you a smooth hit and lower liquid consumption. It’s also well suited to nicotine-rich e-liquids.
DL vaping consists of directly inhaling the vapor into the lungs. To achieve this, you must draw more strongly on your e-cigarette and not keep the vapor in your oral cavity.
DL vaping requires a more powerful e-cigarette and an e-liquid with a lower nicotine concentration. This method produces a more intense sensation and suits experienced vapers well.
Once again, we’re talking about inhaling the vapor rather than swallowing it. To vape properly, we advise you to choose your method according to your own tastes. Opt for MTL vaping if you want to limit the hit and fully enjoy the flavors. Prefer DL vaping if you prefer more intense puffs.
Don’t hesitate also to adapt the nicotine level present in your e-liquid to your usual consumption and your inhalation technique.
We designed the Click & Puff X-Bar to guarantee you simple and intuitive use of your e-cigarette. For an ideal vaping experience, make sure to follow these steps:
This type of product is suitable for both beginner vapers and users in the tobacco withdrawal phase.
Even though vaping remains less harmful than tobacco, excessive use of the e-cigarette is likely to cause adverse effects:
Moreover, moderate vaping allows you to better appreciate your relaxation moments, without saturating your taste buds. It is thus recommended to avoid vaping continuously and to take regular breaks between vaping sessions. Also stay in tune with your body: space out sessions if you feel discomfort in your lungs or mouth.
Finally, don’t hesitate to impose periods of time without vaping: you thus prove that the e-cigarette is a pleasure and not a need!
The “smoke” from an e-cigarette, more accurately called vapor, contains:
These components are less harmful than those in tobacco smoke. They thus present less risk to your health.
The passive vaper is less exposed than a passive smoker, because the exhaled vapor contains fewer toxic substances than traditional cigarette smoke. However, studies have shown that vaping caused minimal changes in air quality. It is therefore important to vape while respecting others’ space. Avoid in particular using your e-cigarette in enclosed spaces or near children, pregnant women, or elderly people.
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