The Health Risks Of E Cigarettes Versus Traditional Cigarettes Henry Ford Health Detroit, MI 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, Are vape pens, or e cigarettes, ever the better option? Ohio State Health & Discovery Vaping persists among teens and young adults, despite declines in cigarette smoking. Swipe through for findings from our new report Compared to cigarette smoking, vaping was over three times more likely