It's important to protect children from cigarette smoke, and it's just as important to do the same with vaping. Secondhand vape smoke aerosol isn't harmless It contains tiny particles that can Did you know tobacco smoke and vaping can trigger dangerous asthma attacks? Secondhand smoke can irritate your airways, making it harder to breathe and increasing the risk of an asthma attack. Vaping and Teens with Asthma: Are E Cigarettes Safer? Allergic Living Avoiding Tobacco Smoke and E Cigarette Aerosol Is a Key Part of Asthma Management Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America