How Smoking vs. Vaping Affects the Eyes White Smoke on a Black Background, the Texture of White Vapor or Clouds for an Overlay Effect, Smoke from a Vape, Add Noise. Stock Illustration Illustration of black, vapor: 368704177 Vaping can have serious negative impacts on both your lungs and your overall health. Here are the potential risks that we already know about, even if the vape is nicotine free: A single inhale from a vape damages multiple parts of the body including the lungs, heart, and circulatory system. But it's vaping's effect on the brain that puts young people at Vaping vs. Smoking: Is One Really Safer Than the Other? Vaping and Electronic Cigarette Toxicity Overview and Recommendations (Project VECTOR) Intrepid Lab