Woman Vaping Man Suffering Secondhand Smoke Stock Photo 2692131685 Shutterstock Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: Is secondhand vape smoke bad for you? Do electronic cigarettes create thirdhand chemical residue? Thirdhand Smoke Resource Center Sitting somewhere when a cloud of cotton candy vapor washes over you? If you can smell the sweet scent of a vape, that's not a great sign. Sleeping baby safety tip: Keep baby's environment smoke and vape free. Secondhand smoke in areas where a baby sleeps or spends time, like home or the car, increases the risk of health problems.