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Will i get permanent damage to my lungs if i inhaled second hand electronic cigarette smoke?
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Unlikely: The normal vape products are nicotine (the drug) and use water vapor.During vaping the vapor carries the nicotine into the lungs where it is absorbed. If you are nearby & exposed to the vapor cloud (if any) your exposure is to nicotine & water. The only effect of passive exposure would be similar to caffeine in tiny amounts. Flavored or bootleg vape products have unknown long term effects.
Answered 10/27/2019
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