One of the world’s biggest killers is the traditional tobacco cigarette and for decades, smokers have been warned of the dangers and implications of smoking. However, the addictive qualities of the cigarette have made it nigh on impossible for many smokers to quit, despite an array of alternatives being offered to the smoking public. But now, with the meteoric rise of electronic cigarettes, this picture may change, as smokers are switching to this smoking alternative and at present, the results look promising.