COPD: Smoking's Devastating Impact & Vaping Risks Elevated risk of developing COPD with e cigarette use: Study For the first time, Vaping has been linked to new diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which is an irreversible lung disease and the fourth leading cause of death in New Zealand., Vaping can lead to organ failure, a new study shows. Researchers found that vapers are 50% more likely to develop serious infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a condition that November is COPD Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Learn about the potential relationship between vaping and COPD. Vaping and how it affects lung function ndd Medical