Second hand nicotine vaping exposure raises risk for bronchitis, breathing problems UPI.com Should I Be Concerned About Secondhand Vaping? 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, In secondhand vape, scientists smell risk American Heart Association Tobacco Smoke, Vaping, and Asthma AAFA.org