Vaping harmless. Chemicals like formaldehyde, arsenic, lead, chromium, and nickel are found in vape aerosol. They damage lungs. They harm developing brains. They raise cancer risks. Protect Vapes Down Campaign Groesbeck Independent School District Vaping is often seen as a less harmful alternative to smoking, but since it is still relatively new, there is no way to study the long term effects. Both vaping and smoking irritate Does Vaping Harm Eyesight: Effects of E Cigarettes on Vision La Jolla, CA Del Mar, CA GW Eye Associates