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Q I’ve smoked since I was 17, and have just been told I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I’ve tried umpteen times to stop, but now I really have to. I’d like to give vaping a try, but I’m concerned it’s just as dangerous as smoking. What’s your view?

A The danger from cigarettes comes from the tar in tobacco, which contains at least 70 chemicals known to cause cancer. Tar also accumulates

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