Tobacco Smoke, Vaping, and Asthma AAFA.org Second hand nicotine vaping exposure raises risk for bronchitis, breathing problems UPI.com The health risks of secondhand smoke are widely understood. But what about secondhand vaping? ? () Although often promoted as safer than traditional cigarettes, e cigarettes still harm the body in many ways. 1. Health Risks Most vapes contain nicotine, Secondhand Smoke and Electronic Cigarette Aerosols US EPA E Cigs and Second Hand Vaping: Dangers and Protections