For many adult smokers considering switching from smoking cigarettes to something considered a potentially better alternative to continued smoking, the extensive number of alternatives readily available on the market may seem astonishing - even overwhelming. Knowing where to start in the quest to select a suitable smoke-free alternative begins with understanding more about these products – from heated tobacco and e-cigarettes to nicotine pouches. This article explores what these products are, and how they work.
Importantly, these wide-ranging product types present an alternative to continued smoking. However, these products are not risk-free and one reason why this is the case is the presence of addictive nicotine.
What are the smoke-free alternatives to smoking cigarettes?
With so many options available, it’s worth researching and considering the different types of smoke-free products available in shops or online. You might have heard of some, or all, of these.
Electronic cigarettes
One of the alternatives to smoking are vape devices, also known as e-cigarettes. These utilise an e-liquid - typically containing propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerine - that produces a vapour when heated. There are three different types of vape, from mod systems to vape pens and pod devices.
Heated tobacco devices
As an alternative to smoking, heated tobacco devices heat tobacco and do not burn it. This is different from cigarettes, which rely on combustion to deliver tobacco.
Why choose smoke-free alternatives?
The dangers of smoking cigarettes are widely known. Cigarettes burn tobacco, reaching high temperatures, and producing ash, tar, and smoke with high number and levels of harmful chemicals. Cigarette smoke is a complex mixture of over 6.000 chemical substances, around 100 of which have been linked to smoking-related diseases by public health authorities.
IQOS smoke-free alternatives
IQOS has a range of smoke-free products so you can choose the alternative that best meets your needs.
IQOS heated tobacco devices are an option that gives you real tobacco taste. The elegant and stylish IQOS ILUMA, along with its TEREA tobacco sticks offer the latest technology among heated tobacco devices.
If you prefer e-cigarettes, IQOS VEEV is the device for you. IQOS VEEV needs its VEEV pods to operate, which come in many different flavours, so you can choose the one you like. Thanks to its innovative MESH™ heating technology, IQOS VEEV gives you consistent vaping experience every time you use it.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Smoking alternatives are not risk free. They deliver
nicotine, which is addictive. They are intended for use by adults who would
otherwise continue to smoke or use nicotine products and are by no means a
cessation method.
The best option to reduce the health risks associated with the use of tobacco and
nicotine products is to quit their use altogether. However, for those adults who
would otherwise continue to smoke, switching completely to vaping or heated
tobacco products could be a better choice than continuing to smoke.
