Vaping increases risk for asthma, COPD, other lung diseases UPI.com Avoiding Tobacco Smoke and E Cigarette Aerosol Is a Key Part of Asthma Management Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 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. Asthma, E cigs and Vaping: what you need to know Allergy Asthma Care and Prevention Center