Vaping: Understanding the Risks and Impacts on Health Vaping is often promoted as a safer alternative to smoking. The truth? E cigarettes release toxic chemicals Risk of severe lung injury (EVALI) High nicotine leads to addiction Protect Vaping vs. Smoking Which is Safer for Your Lungs? Think vaping is the "healthier" option? Think again. Both smoking and vaping come with serious risks to your lung health, Some vape users ended up with severe lung injury even after just one try Shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing up blood It's not worth the risk You don't have to quit