Researchers have studied microplastics produced by cigarette filters, but nothing has been published on microplastics from nicotine pouches or whether the pouches themselves could harm people
This is because most e-cigarettes do not contain tar and many of the carcinogenic chemicals found in cigarette smoke
Other changes that you can make to reduce the risk of head and neck cancer include: Limiting alcohol consumption Not using alcohol-based mouthwashes Eating a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables Brushing and taking good care of your teeth and gums Getting treatment for acid reflux if you often have it If you need help giving up smoking then you should see your GP
The author wishes to express deep gratitude to Wendell Berry for reading an early draft of this story, and to Mary Ann Taylor-Hall for permission to use photographs
Prolonged use of nicotine pouches may irritate gums or cause discomfort
"If youre a purist tobacco control advocate, youd want to see the end of the tobacco industry," he says, "and plain packaging is only a step toward that." Tobacco companies have faced increasingly tight restrictions on branding in recent decades, with some or all forms of advertising banned in many countries
