Vaping: 'Emerging data suggests links to chronic lung disease and asthma', warns doctor Express.co.uk Know the Risks: Tobacco Smoke, Vaping and Asthma Researchers claim vaping triggers asthma, as bans and harassment continue Vaping Post 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.