How to Set Up and Use the eGo w CE4 650mAh Blister Pack Starter Kit MyFreedomSmokes.com How Electronic Cigarettes Work HowStuffWorks E Cigarette How E Cigarettes Work, Health Risks & Teen Use How likely is your e cigarette to explode? Vaping refers to the use of an electronic cigarette, or other vaping device, to breathe in an aerosol, often containing nicotine, flavouring and other chemicals. Unlike cigarette smoking, vaping doesn't burn tobacco.