Pneumothorax and Vaping: A Life Altering Warning Has there been a peer review article that shows 1 puff of vaping causes a pneumothorax? Nope. Has there been an article published showing transitioning to vaping helps to quit traditional cigarettes? Vaping is officially linked to a rare lung disease normally seen in metal workers. Researchers studying a patient with severe lung damage identified a condition called hard metal pneumoconiosis a disease typically Our researchers are studying the effects of vaping on the lungs and airway., They found several components in e cigarettes damage cells that help protect us from viruses. , Dr. Fariba Rezaee explains