What is an e-cigarette also called? How is it structured and how does it work?

E-cigarettes are also known as virtual cigarettes or electronic atomizers, and are mainly used for smoking cessation and as a substitute for traditional cigarettes.

They have a similar appearance to cigarettes and a similar taste, sometimes even stronger than that of regular cigarettes.

They can also produce vapor and deliver a cigarette-like experience.

An e-cigarette is a cigarette-like device made up of a lithium battery, an atomizer, and a cartridge.

Nicotine-containing liquid is turned into vapor by the atomizer and inhaled directly, without producing smoke during the process.

E-cigarettes do not contain tar, suspended particles, and other harmful components found in cigarettes. Manufacturers also claim that e-cigarettes do not produce pervasive or lingering secondhand smoke.

However, some studies suggest that e-cigarettes can still produce secondhand exposure.

Some countries recognize that e-cigarettes must meet pharmaceutical standards before they can be sold as smoking cessation products.

It should be noted that e-cigarettes do not cleanse the lungs. Claims that e-cigarettes can clear lung toxins are false and illegal marketing.