Is vaping okay if you have COPD?

While results of just two studies aren't necessarily strong enough to insist that vaping is not okay for those with COPD, the science is certainly leaning in ... read more

Prof Polosa and others have reported cases of harm reversal in COPD smokers switching to vaping, in their clinical studies - this is logical since if you are no longer smoking, then there are going to be improvements in lung function in most people, not just COPD sufferers. read more

Initial research has been done to determine if there are any immediate effects on individuals who use e-cigarettes and to determine if there is a relationship between e-cigarettes and COPD. Dr. Sofia Vakali, a researcher who helped conduct this study, monitored smokers with COPD, smokers with asthma, smokers with no symptoms and nonsmokers to determine adverse effects of vaping. read more

Major chemicals involved. I myself vape the flowers (buds) and use a high end vaporizer with temperature control. You need a device that the temp can be controlled, anything over 400f pretty much combusts the material, hence you now have smoke - bad. I have had COPD for 5+ years and it does help open me up. read more