Vaping Around Babies How Secondhand Vapor Smoke Can Harm Kids EO Thirdhand smoke from vaping can stay on clothes, furniture, and other surfaces children touch every day. Help protect children by keeping homes, cars, and shared spaces vape free. Learn more at: Women Use Nicotine Differently Than Men. Here's Why That Matters When You Want to Quit. AOL How Long Does Vape Smoke Stay in the Air? Vaping releases toxic chemicals, including heavy metals, as well as ultrafine particles that go deep into the lungs. These increase the risk of heart and lung disorders. Have you ever breathed in secondhand vapor from a vape? What exactly are you inhaling? It turns out it's a lengthy list of chemicals. FULL STORY