A vape pen is a small, handheld device that is used to inhale vapour, known as an e-cigarette.
It is called a vape “pen” because it is shaped like a pen and is small enough to fit in your pocket or purse. Inside the vape pen and other vape devices, there is a heating element that is powered by a battery.
This heating element is used to turn e-liquid (or “e-juice”) into a vapor that can be inhaled. This vapor typically contains nicotine (like in traditional cigarettes) but also can be nicotine free.
Vape pens are used as an alternative to smoking cigarettes, and many experts believe that vaping is less harmful than smoking cigarettes because it does not produce tar and other harmful chemicals that are found in cigarette smoke.
Vape pens have a few advantages over other types of e-cigarette devices, including:
While vape pens have some advantages over other devices, they also have some disadvantages. Here are a few examples:
It’s important to note that many of these disadvantages can be mitigated or eliminated by purchasing a higher-end or more advanced vape pen.