Vaping and smoking are often compared in terms of health risks, with research suggesting that while vaping may expose users to fewer toxic substances than traditional cigarettes due to the absence of Vaping vs. smoking: Long term effects, benefits, and risks Is vaping occasionally bad for you? What to know about "social smoking" CampusWell Can vaping damage your lungs? What we do (and don't) know Harvard Health What's really inside vapes? We pulled them apart to find out