Health effects in COPD smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes: a COPD Dove Medical Press National Emphysema Foundation E cigarettes are Poor Substitutes for Conventional Smoking in COPD Patients COPD and Vaping: Understanding the Risks and Long Term Effects "But isn't vaping safer than smoking?" ! Vaping is a safe alternative! What Research Shows: 49% INCREASED RISK of developing COPD if you vape. Vaping Shortness of breath can have many causes including asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, stress, and more. We covered a few common ones here. Read the full blog for more insight. Link in bio. #