Secondhand Exposure to E Cigarettes Puts COPD Patients At Risk Respiratory Therapy 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. E cigarette or Vaping Use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) American Lung Association National Emphysema Foundation E cigarettes are Poor Substitutes for Conventional Smoking in COPD Patients Vaping and COPD Before you vape, please consider these risks Heart Disease: According to michiganmedicine.org, vaping regularly can cause heart disease and nearly doubles the risk of a heart attack. Stroke: The Heart and Stroke