Can vaping damage your lungs? What we do (and don't) know Harvard Health The 33 year old steward, known for his role on the Bravo series, recently revealed he suffered a heart attack due to vape poisoninga condition that left him grappling with severe chest pains, difficulty Vaping isn't just a bad habit it can seriously harm your lungs and your overall health. According to the American Lung Association, the chemicals in vape aerosol can inflame and scar Vaping Associated Lung Injury (VALI) FOAMcast