Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps for a healthy life. However, there are many points to be considered on this road. Many people who think of quitting smoking are turning to electronic PUF cigarettes, which they think is less harmful than traditional cigarettes.
‘It has become more dangerous than smoking’
Chest Diseases Specialist Dr. Güler Göğüş, “The contents of PUFF devices have undergone significant changes after transferring to large manufacturers. These devices have now become as harmful, even more dangerous as smoking. It is a great threat to health devices, especially in 2019.
It poses a risk for heart and lung health
Nicotine, PUFF devices and traditional cigarettes are the common danger indicating that Uzm. Dr. Güler Göğüş, “Nicotine is an addictive substance, can increase heart rate and increase blood pressure. This increases the risk of heart disease over time,” he said.
Göğüş said that research shows that PUFF devices are seriously related to asthma, chronic lung disease, cardiovascular diseases and various respiratory disorders, and that these devices are scientifically proved that the cardiovascular system causes serious damage to the lung health.
Puff devices have no effect on quitting smoking
During the smoking cessation process, the error of Puff devices is a supportive tool is common. Dr. Güler Göğüş, “Puff devices, cigarette cessation treatment is not approved by the FDA (American Food and Drug Administration), and the World Health Organization does not recommend these devices as a smoking cessation method,” with the statements, the research of Puff devices carries serious health risks and does not contribute to smoking cessation. He said that these devices pose a larger health threat instead of helping to quit smoking.
Causes nicotine addiction in young people
Uzm says that the rapid popularity of Puff devices, especially among young people, is a great danger. Dr. Güler Göğüş, “Many young people think that PUFF devices are more harmless than smoking. However, this is a big error. Puff devices cause nicotine dependence in young people, and this brings health problems such as heart diseases, lung disorders,” He drew attention to the serious dangers of his interest.
The World Health Organization states that PUFF devices may have permanent health effects on young people and the rapid spread of these devices is worrying.
The benefits of quitting smoking have great benefits
Smoking has a strong relationship with heart diseases, cancer and other serious health problems. Güler Göğüş, “the sooner the process of smoking starts, the faster the body heals. The smoking cessation process you can find the right treatment method by cooperating with your doctor,” he emphasized the importance of getting professional help in cessation.
(UAV)