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REVIEW
What is the truth about Electronic Cigarettes?
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Lecturer of Respiratory Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Respiratory Failure Unit, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, Exohi, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Professor of Lecturer of Respiratory Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Respiratory Failure Unit, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, Exohi, Thessaloniki, Greece
Corresponding author
Athanasia Pataka
Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Respiratory Failure Unit, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, 57010 Exohi, Thessaloniki, Greece
Respiratory Medicine, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Respiratory Failure Unit, G. Papanikolaou Hospital, 57010 Exohi, Thessaloniki, Greece
Pneumon 2012;25(3):272–275
KEYWORDS
ABSTRACT
Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of mortality. Every year many smokers try to stop smoking, but this is difficult as nicotine is a psychoactive agent that causes dependence and tolerance. The electronic cigarette or e-cigarette was recently introduced on the Greek market and it has become a hot topic that has generated global debate with the authorities. The aim of this review is to explain what the e-cigarette is and to examine its safety and efficacy in smoking cessation or reduction.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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