Story: Learn the components of vaping. Learn the harm of nicotine. Learn the FDA regulations of vaping. Vaping is inhaling water into your lungs. E-cigarettes are not meant to be health products and are less dangerous than cigarettes; thus, the secondhand smoke is less toxic as well. Even with these differences, e-cigarettes are still considered dangerous. E-cigarettes are battery operated devices with a delivery system and is similar to a nebulizer used by people with asthma. A container is filled with liquid made of nicotine, flavorings, and assorted chemicals. The heating device turns the e-liquid into a vapor which you then inhale.