Alright, so I would like to have Dr. Izzati to tell us what is it the definition of
vaping which now give such a big wave in our country ?
Panel 1: Thank you and very good morning to our chairperson who is miss
Atikah. I will explain about the definition of vaping. Vaping refers to the use of
e-cigarettes that simulate the experience of smoking, and is usually meant for
adult smokers who want to move away from the habit of traditional smoking.
The term 'vaping' arises from inhaling and exhaling the vapor created from a
combination of nicotine, a liquid and specific flavors, making it close to
smoking without its risk to the lungs. There are versions of the vaping liquid
that do not include nicotine, however.
Vaping is said to simulate the experience of smoking without exposing the user
to the usual risks that come with smoking. Because the "smoke" from vaping is
actually just water vapor, vaping poses little threat to the lungs, unlike tobacco
smoke.
The vapor produced by electronic cigarettes does not contain the burned resins
and chemicals that are in traditional cigarettes. Since ecigs are not burned, they
don’t produce smoke, ash, or the burning odor that the combustion of tobacco
produces. Because of the added food flavoring, the vaping gives off aromas that
are familiar and pleasant to most people.
Chairperson: Okay, thank you Dr. Izzati for the describing of vaping. Now,
what is it smoking means ? can we have Datuk HIdayah to tell us about that ?
Panel 2: Thank you miss chairperson. Assalamualaikum wbt and a very good
morning to our beloved lecturer, Madam Fauziah, all the panelist and
audience. I am so glad to be one of the guests here. As what miss Atikah
asked just now, I will elaborate about definition of traditional smoking.
Chairperson: Ohh now I know it more briefly. So now we know the definition
of vaping and smoking. Miss Rabiatul, can you tell us the similarities of
vaping and smoking ?
Panel 3: Thank you Miss Atikah. Both smokers and vapers (use a sucking
action to breathe in. When inhaling an analog cigarette, the smoker will feel a
hit in the back of their throat. This is called a throat hit. E-cigarettes also
provide a throat hit. The stronger the nicotine strength, the stronger the throat
hit provided.
Besides, both smokers and vapers exhale remnants through their mouth or
their nose. Analogs create a burning sound, while e-cigs mimic that sound
with a crackling sound made by the e-liquid being heated.
Analogs produce visible smoke, while ecigs produce a vapor. Analogs have a
bright red flame on the tip when sucking in, while some ecigs come with a red
LED on the tip that lights up when sucking in.
White is most often the main color of analogs, and there are white-colored
ecig batteries.
E-cigs provide hand-to-mouth simulation, just like analogs. This means that
the act of vaping simulates smoking – because the motion used is the same.
The user inhales, feels a throat hit in the back of their throat, swallows, and
then exhales vapor.
Chairperson: We can see the similarities now but what is it the differences
between vaping and smoking because we can see some peoples are too
addictive in smoking but some are in vaping. Dr.Izzati, please describe the
differences for of this.
Panel 1: Thank you miss Atikah. The differences between vaping and smoking
are analogs or knownly as traditional smoking contain of tobacco leaf, while e-
cigs do not. E-cigs are battery-powered, while analogs are combustion-
powered. Many e-cigs are reusable. Analogs produce smoke, while e-cigs
produce vapor. Smoking is smelly, and its odor lingers on clothing, fingers, hair,
skin and in air long after the cigarette is done. Vaping does not produce odors.
Smoking is banned in many restaurants, nightclubs, bars,sports arenas, offices,
movie theatres, public transportation, and many other public places. Vaping is
allowed in some places that real cigarettes are not. Analogs cost much more
than e-cigs, about 50-70% more in fact. Analogs stain fingers, teeth, and walls,
while e-cigs do not. Analogs only come in so many flavors, typically only
tobacco-flavored or menthol-flavored. E-cigs come in hundreds of different
flavors, including fruits, desserts, coffees, and cocktails.
Chairperson: Wow too many differences even they are look closed to. Surely
both of this give us health effect so Datuk, can you tell us the effect for our
health ?
Chairperson:I have been heard about secondhand smoke before. But, what
it is actually ?So, Miss Rabiatul would tell us about the secondhand smoke.
Panel 3: I am also new about the secondhand smoke but I had discovered
something about this. Exposure to secondhand smoke from tobacco asthma.
cigarettes has been shown to cause cancer, respiratory infections, and
Research has not shown that there is any safe level of exposure to
secondhand smoke. Electronic cigarettes do not pose any secondhand risks.
The main concern with these devices being used in public is their possible
appeal to children.
Chairperson: So far, we know many information about vaping and smoking.
So, Dr. Is vaping better than smoking ?
Panel 1: Thank you miss Atikah,As mentioned above, there has not been
much research on the effects of chemicals inhaled from vaping. As a general
rule, doctors maintain that inhaling any kind of chemicals is a bad idea.
However, vaping does not get into the lungs, nor does it involve tar or carbon
monoxide like in smoking. Smoking cigarettes is so bad, that vaping despite
of its chemicals is considered relatively mild. While no habit trumps over
smoking or vaping, vaping is a good way to wean off from smoking.
Chairperson: All things in this world need rules as to make it work smoothly.
So, what is the regulation of having a cigarettes Datuk ?
Panel 2: What you said just now is totally right. As we know if someone using
harmful substances they have regulation that for someone to use it.
Cigarettes can only be sold to adults 18 years of age and older. Smoking in
public places has been greatly restricted in the United States and in many
other countries. While specific restrictions may vary from state to state, it is
generally not permitted to smoke in public places such as restaurants, bars,
movie theaters, etc. other than areas designated specifically for smoking.
Several states have banned sale of the devices to anyone under 18 years of
age. Overall, smokers are much more free to use e-cigarettes than real
cigarettes, and they are can usually be used indoors, even in public places
before this but nowadays government had banned authorities from using e-
cigarattes rather that cigarettes. That all, thank you.
Chairperson: I can see that it is not easy to have cigarettes especially for
young teenagers. To end our discussion today, I would like Miss Rabiatul to
make a conclusion for our hot topic today.
Chairperson: Thank you Miss Rabiatul. So, our hot topic today had meet the
end. Now, all of us know information about vaping and smoking. I am hoping
for us to make good decision when we been exposed to all of this. A big
thanks to Madam Fauziah, all panels and audiences.