E cigarettes or Vaping: E cigarettes, also known as vapes, are battery operated devices that heat a liquid and produce an aerosol. An aerosol is a mix of small particles released in the air. Some FDA warns stores to stop selling fruity disposable e cigarettes PBS News What You Need to Know About E Cigarettes and Vaping NYC Health + Hospitals Orange County, California, USA. 30th Aug, 2012. Electronic Cigarettes continue to gain traction as traditional cigarette smokers look for something different in ease of use, flavor and cost savings. E Cigs vaporize flavored