Vaping and its Consequences: A Case of Vaping Induced Lung Injury Toxicology Section Many young people who vape did not smoke cigarettes before they started vaping. But young people who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes than those who never vape. For help Vaping is often marketed as harmless. Flavoured. Trendy. Safer than smoking. But the reality is far more serious, especially for children and teens. When kids vape, they are inhaling addictive nicotine and Can vaping damage your lungs? What we do (and don't) know Harvard Health Are parents realistic about whether their child is vaping? National Poll on Children's Health