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 'fanatic' finally quits after two collapsed lungs Puzzler: 14 year old with asthma, vomiting, and vape use presents with chest pain Contemporary Pediatrics Multnomah HEALTH ALERT: avoid vaping or using any type of e cigarette. If you vape and are experiencing symptoms such as coughing, trouble breathing, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or fever, 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,