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They contain moderate levels of tar and nicotine and are the standard choice for most smokers

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Each one is great for transitioning to vaping and all come with refillable pods so you are not locked into one flavour or strength

The Biological Reality Both expose lungs to: Oxidative stress Inflammatory cytokine activation Epithelial barrier dysfunction Impaired mucociliary clearance What I Tell My Patients If the question is: Is vaping safer than smoking? The honest medical answer is: Vaping may reduce exposure to some carcinogens compared to traditional cigarettes but it introduces new chemical risks and does not make inhalation safe