The cloud from a vape isn’t harmless water vapor. It’s aerosol: a mix of nicotine, chemicals and ultrafine particles created when vape liquids are heated. These particles can affect the lungs, heart and overall health, and they don’t just impact the person vaping. Aerosol released into the air can linger indoors, exposing others nearby to substances they didn’t choose to inhale.
Understanding what’s really inside vape aerosol helps families and communities see past the myth that vaping is less harmful. Read the full blog to learn what aerosol in vapes is, what it contains and why secondhand exposure matters.
Last Modified on
Apr 15, 2026