The wonderful thing about the world we live in today is that we are spoiled for choice. Regardless of what we are interested in, a simple search online will bring up various options for us to explore. And yes, there are plenty of options for adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke or use other nicotine products and are interested in exploring other tobacco products as a replacement for cigarettes.

If you are an adult smoker looking to replace cigarettes, here are some helpful tips about cigarette alternatives.

What are the different options for smoking alternatives?

E-cigarettes are one of the alternatives to cigarettes. They do not contain tobacco, but rather, use e-liquids that are generally flavoured. The e-liquids are heated in order to generate an aerosol, or what some users may call, vapour. There is a very wide range of e-cigarettes and e-liquids on the market, all with varying performance. If you are considering e-cigarettes as a replacement for cigarettes, one difference that e-cigarettes offer is that they are smoke-free. Nothing burns in the case of e-cigarettes, since nothing gets lit on fire. This is important to note; as we’ll discuss a bit later on.

There is also another type of cigarette alternative, called “heat-not-burn,” or heated tobacco, which uses real tobacco that’s specially processed. Innovative technology heats the tobacco in the device to a specific temperature. Nothing is ever lit with fire. This prevents combustion from happening, and as a result, heat-not-burn products are also smoke-free.

IQOS is one such heat-not-burn alternative to smoking. Developed by Philip Morris International, IQOS utilizes a smart technology called HeatControl™ to precisely control the heating temperature of specially designed tobacco sticks, called HEETS.

How is IQOS heated tobacco different than smoking cigarettes?

The most important difference between IQOS heated tobacco and smoking cigarettes is this: while IQOS is not risk-free and does deliver nicotine, which is addictive, IQOS heated tobacco is a better choice than continuing to smoke burned cigarettes.

The main reason is that IQOS eliminates combustion. The lit end of cigarettes can reach temperatures above 600 degrees C as the tobacco burns. On the other hand, IQOS only heats the tobacco up to 350 degrees C, which prevents the tobacco from burning.

Top Five Reasons using IQOS as an alternative to smoking cigarettes has several benefits:

1. No smoke: Unlike cigarettes, IQOS does not produce smoke.
2. No ash: Since IQOS does not burn tobacco, it also does not produce ash.
3. Less lingering smell: The tobacco vapour produced by IQOS dissipates more quickly than cigarette smoke, leaving less lingering smell than cigarettes. Your hands, hair, clothes – and maybe even those who are close to you – will thank you!
4. No staining: IQOS will not stain your fingers the way cigarettes do.

Replacing cigarettes with an alternative than continuing to smoke* that does not produce smoke or ash – but still provides real tobacco taste and satisfaction – is possible with IQOS. Important information: This product is not risk free and provides nicotine, which is addictive. Only for use by adults who would otherwise continue to smoke or use other nicotine products.
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* Source: Based on the totality of evidence available for IQOS in comparison with continuing to smoke.