Vaping was just dealt another blow Tuesday, this time by the American Medical Association when it called for an immediate ban on vaping products unless the devices are FDA-approved to aid in smoking cessation. And none are. As concern grows over vaping, which includes e-cigarettes, a tobacco cessation expert asks: what about smokers?

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Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S., and most smokers say they want to quit. Mel Evans/AP File Photo

Some smokers credit e-cigarettes with saving their lives – does that matter?

Allison Kurti, University of Vermont

Concerns about e-cigarettes are growing, with the AMA calling for a ban. With the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 21, it's worth asking: What do smokers think?

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