Just 2-3 months ago, health professionals were advised to discuss tobacco alternatives with patients; vaping in particular. If i'm not mistaken new research has been published noting that vaping induces inflamed lungs. Regardless, it's a safer bet. I never got into smoking but i did and still do, chew nicotine gum religiously. 6-8 a day. Started off to compliment my ritalin addiction and now I can't function without having a nico gum. O well. Goodluck OP.