Thread by @vaper_the

Important corrections on the bullet list seen in this tweet.

https://twitter.com/RACGPPresident/status/1221976561919770624

"• no tested and approved e-cigarette products are available"
True, and given the 'defined dose' requirement for 'medical devices' it's likely to stay that way.
Ppl approving such things need to get comfortable with the concept of 'self titration' - ..

.. a #vaper uses their device when they feel like it, and only until sated. ➡️ A perfect dose of #nicotine!

"• the long-term health effects of vaping are unknown"
..and won't be known until that 'long term' barrier is past. Even then, doubters will be claiming that since devices change, there is STILL no long term evidence (using this minute's latest devices). ..

Nevertheless, safety and effectiveness is improving all the time, and the potential for harm can be estimated by looking at the levels of HPHCs in the vapour. If "the dose makes the poison", it's reasonable to expect minimal harm.

"• possession of nicotine-containing e-liquid without a prescription is illegal"
That has not stopped >1/4 million Aussies from obtaining 10%+ #nicotine from OS and making their own.
Further, if nicotine were legal for retail sale, few people would have >3% nicotine ..

.. in their homes, lessening the chance of accidental poisoning, especially with childproof packaging (accepted as standard by the #eLiquid industry, and easily included in regulations).

"• in order to maximise possible benefit and minimise risk of hams, only short-term use is recommended"
Incorrect. #Vaping is a way to avoid relapse to #smoking. I'd still be smoking if not for vape. There is no long term harms form nicotine consumption, and the minor threat ..

.. from flavours has been largely solved by the consumers (hounding the industry to remove #HPHCs like #diacetyl).

"• dual use (ie with continued tobacco smoking) needs to be avoided."
No it doesn't. It's a natural transition phase for many ppl who #Switch2Vaping exclusively. It might take some time to find that 'perfect #vape' which elevates #vaping to being even more ..

.. pleasurable than #smoking (& yes, despite what you might expect from #TobaccoControl re #smokers not enjoying their pastime, #smoking IS enjoyable).
I would not recommend long term dual use, but give ppl some breathing space to find their perfect #vape.

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