Some reports state that these new, flavored smoking devices are less harmful than tobacco cigarettes but how safe is vaping? In this third part of a four part series, China Daily examines the Health officials warned that vaping is not a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes, saying e cigarettes expose users to toxic chemicals and high nicotine levels that can harm the lungs and increase addiction. # Vaping vs. smoking: Long term effects, benefits, and risks The debate between cigarettes and vapes has a clear winner for now Are Vapes Better Than Cigarettes? On Health Is vaping better than smoking?