Does smoking electronic cigarettes cost less than traditional smoking products?

The answer is generally yes.  The amount saved depends both on the smoking habits of the individual and the style of electronic cigarette (pen-style, mini, cigar etc.).  The reviews on this web-site provides information such as cost of starter kits and cartridges on each brand and style that can be used to figure out how much smoking electronic cigarettes will cost you.

Some people also “drip” their cartridges with nicotine solution purchased in smoke shops or on the web but you should be advised that this voids your warranty with most manufacturers and suppliers of electronic cigarettes.

Are electronic cigarettes approved by the FDA and the TTB?

The Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau (TTB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have formally stated that eCigs are not a product that warrants the involvement or oversight of either government entity.  The FDA notes that eCigs do not fit the classification of products it governs. The TTB (Tobacco and Taxation Bureau, formally the ATF, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms) has formally determined that the TTB has no regulatory interest in eCigs because it does not contain tobacco.

Do electronic cigarettes taste the same as regular cigarettes?

Electronic cigarettes cartridges are offered in tobacco and menthol flavors that taste similar to light cigarettes and cigars but are smoother and less harsh.
Electronic cigarette cartridges are also offered in a wide variety of other flavors that you may like better than tobacco and menthol flavors.

Do electronic cigarettes require any maintenance?

In general, the only maintenance required is charging and replacing batteries, as well as inserting fresh cartridges. Occasionally atomizers go bad and need to be replaced as well. You must also keep electronic cigarettes, cartridges and components away from water and extreme temperatures.  Some electronic cigarettes have cleaning cycles that automatically clean the device for 10-15 seconds about every 1500 puffs or so.  After the cleaning cycle the device usage can resume to normal.

Are there any other saftey or concerns I should be aware of regarding electronic cigarettes?

Electronic cigarettes should only be used by committed smokers age 18 years and older, not by nonsmokers or by children, pregnant women, women breast feeding, or persons with or at risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or taking medicine for depression or asthma.

Consult a physician if you experience nicotine misuse symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, weakness and rapid heartbeat.  If you smoke tobacco products, you are encouraged to stop.

Keep electronic cigarette products out of the reach of children and pets.  Ingestion of the certain pieces can present a choking hazard and ingestion of the non-vaporized concentrated ingredients in the cartridges can be poisonous.

The electronic cigarette is not a smoking cessation product nor is it an approved nicotine replacement therapy and is not to be used as such.

Are electronic cigarettes healthier than regular cigarettes?

Manufacturers and suppliers of electronic cigarettes technically are not permitted to market electronic cigarettes as healthy or healthier than regular cigarettes.

You must look at the facts currently available about electronic cigarettes and regular tobacco cigarettes and form your own opinion until testing and research has been conducted to offer any proof that electronic cigarettes are healthier.

Can I smoke electronic cigarettes anywhere?

Yes.  Since are non-flammable, contain no tobacco and emits no secondhand smoke, it is not a form of smoking that would be prohibited under laws prohibiting smoking in public.

Many people have used the devices without issue or complaint in restaurants, bars, airports, airplanes, the workplaces, and many other locations where traditional tobacco smoking is discouraged or prohibited.

Does electronic cigarette smoke smell?

The odor is barely noticeable and is completely unlike traditional cigarettes.

Traditional cigars cigars and cigarettes create lingering smells in rooms and cars that is difficult if not impossible to eliminate.

More Information:

http://electroniccigaretteinformation.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_cigarette

http://www.anelectroniccigarette.com/