E Cigarettes: Know the Health Risks Department of Health Does vaping (using e cigarettes) make a difference to our health and are there harms with second hand vaping? iHealth Facts E cigarettes & Vaping Positive Choices The impact of e cigarette exposure on different organ systems: A review of recent evidence and future perspectives ScienceDirect Instead of lighting up a cigarette, many people are now using electronic cigarettes as a healthier alternative to the bad habit. But what are the risks of using these relatively new devices? E cigarettes might harm lung tissue much like regular cigarettes do whether they contain nicotine or not a new study says.