IQOS Harm Report: Is IQOS Harmful?

There are many similar articles online discussing the harm of IQOS e-cigarettes. Today, I will share my experience with IQOS to discuss the topic of its potential harm.

As someone nearing middle age, I have actually been smoking for most of my life. However, I am genuinely concerned about my health if I continue smoking like this. I started smoking at 20, and as I got older and had a bit more money, I smoked more heavily, reaching a point where I was smoking two packs a day.

I have always wanted to quit smoking but have not succeeded. Despite not quitting, I still worry about health issues. Eventually, I made up my mind to buy an e-cigarette for some filtration, at least for some psychological comfort. After recommendations from friends, I finally chose the IQOS e-cigarette.
After using it, I was not disappointed. It is rechargeable and generally works for about a day on a full charge. As long as I don’t smoke too heavily, I can usually go a day without recharging. If I smoke less, it can last up to two days. Additionally, it charges via a USB port, just like a regular phone, so even if I run out of battery while out, I can borrow a power bank to recharge it, which is quite convenient.

Smoking IQOS is less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes

IQOS is a relatively "unique" e-cigarette because it abandons the principles used by most e-cigarettes and employs a "heating" technology. This "heating technology" simply means that it uses vapor to heat the tobacco, extracting the nicotine vapor from it. This method produces a warmer smoke that better satisfies smokers' needs compared to traditional e-cigarette technology. Compared to traditional cigarettes, the smoking method of heating without combustion directly avoids the release of a large amount of tar, and since the tar content in IQOS tobacco is already much lower than that in traditional cigarettes, smoking IQOS is significantly healthier in the long run.
Another point is that smoking not only poses risks from tar but also from nicotine. While moderate nicotine intake is not harmful to health, excessive or long-term use can lead to organ failure and cancer. However, traditional cigarettes have high nicotine content to mask the taste of tar, while IQOS has a nicotine content that is less than 10% of that in traditional cigarettes. This amount, even with long-term use, poses minimal health concerns.

Good experience in smoking cessation with IQOS Previously, I had used various smoking cessation products, including e-cigarettes and vape pens. While they were not bad, they did not satisfy my cravings when I wanted to smoke, and I still wanted traditional cigarettes, which made them disappointing for quitting. However, IQOS amazed me in this regard; it completely changed my perception of e-cigarettes in terms of their effectiveness for quitting. In the first week of use, I was able to reduce my daily cigarette consumption to five or six, without much effort to control it. When cravings hit, I would try an IQOS first, and if that didn’t work, I would smoke a traditional cigarette. Most of the time, one IQOS would suffice, which I had not experienced with other e-cigarettes.

Finally, I want to mention the taste and sensation of smoking IQOS. The warm, smoked flavor is still familiar, allowing for a seamless transition to satisfy cravings with less harm. Therefore, long-time smokers can confidently try it. Of course, smoking still carries some risks, but IQOS is less harmful than traditional cigarettes. If possible, I hope friends can eventually quit IQOS as well!