One study of 25 people, for instance, found that smoking cigarettes and vaping had the same short-term effects on the lungs. Both created signs of inflammation and lung damage. Scientists reported the findings in the July 1, 2014 issue of Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. read more
Another unanswered question is how the flavorings used in the devices may affect people's health. Nearly 500 brands and 7,700 flavors of e-cigarettes are currently on sale, according to the American Lung Association. This wide variety of flavors has helped make vaping appealing to young people. read more
The results of a new vaping study published in the journal “Toxicology Letters” has found that vaping does not damage the lungs at a genetic level. The researchers carries out testing using Vype electronic cigarettes, which is a standard, basic ecig design. read more
So if you switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping e-cigarettes, you’re likely doing less harm to your lungs. If doing so helps you quit entirely, that’s a win-win. (For the best ways to quit, see Bottom Line’s Quit Smoking: 13 Ways That Really Work. But don’t fool yourself into thinking that vaping is a safe alternative to tobacco. read more