Electronic cigarettes -- No smoke, but plenty of heat - Birmingham News Living - al.com
" Dr. William Bailey, medical director of the UAB Lung Health Center, said there are many smoking cessation devices, including patches and gum, but there have been no studies to back up claims that electronic cigarettes help. And he has his doubts they do.
By mimicking the action of smoking while still delivering nicotine and other chemicals to the body, the e-cigarettes don't help get rid of the habit. It's designed to make you feel like you're still smoking, he said. "
He does go on to say a few more things... not good towards the ecig... but I agree with this point. The use of an electronic cigarette does not cure, treat or mitigate the nicotine addiction. It CONTINUES it! Therefor, it simply couldn't be an smoking cessation device.
The more doctors we can get to come out and say this... the better. IMHO.
" Dr. William Bailey, medical director of the UAB Lung Health Center, said there are many smoking cessation devices, including patches and gum, but there have been no studies to back up claims that electronic cigarettes help. And he has his doubts they do.
By mimicking the action of smoking while still delivering nicotine and other chemicals to the body, the e-cigarettes don't help get rid of the habit. It's designed to make you feel like you're still smoking, he said. "
He does go on to say a few more things... not good towards the ecig... but I agree with this point. The use of an electronic cigarette does not cure, treat or mitigate the nicotine addiction. It CONTINUES it! Therefor, it simply couldn't be an smoking cessation device.
The more doctors we can get to come out and say this... the better. IMHO.
