Peter "But isn't vaping safer than smoking?" ! Vaping is a safe alternative! What Research Shows: 49% INCREASED RISK of developing COPD if you vape. 25% of grade 12 students now #vape in the US. Even with a scarcity of data, we know vaping causes #airway injury. We are heading towards a vaping related #COPD and #lungcancer epidemic Vaping linked to higher COPD risk, meta analysis finds Comparative study of lung toxicity of E cigarette ingredients to investigate E cigarette or vaping product associated lung injury ScienceDirect Vaping Predicted to Have Notable Impact on Europe's COPD Burden Respiratory Therapy Smoking and vaping are often compared, but neither is harmless. While they work differently, both can expose the lungs to addictive nicotine and harmful chemicals that impact breathing and overall health. Smoking