[The role of vaping in smoking cessation]

The electronic cigarette, or vape, has emerged over the last ten years as an alternative way of helping people give up smoking. Tobacco-free, they produce vapor and deliver only minute levels of toxic substances and carcinogens. Several studies confirm the effectiveness of nicotine vaping products in helping people to stop smoking. This article examines the effectiveness of vaping in smoking cessation. It analyzes its advantages and disadvantages, and outlines the best conditions for its use.