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Really any way that nicotine is breathed in impairs receptors." Sadreameli added that in 2016 the Surgeon General concluded that even secondhand emissions from so-called e-cigarette "vapor" contain: Nicotine Ultrafine particles Flavorings such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease Volatile organic compounds such as benzene, which is found in car exhaust Heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead Unfortunately, a growing number of teens have jumped on the vaping trend thanks to sleek new designs and flavoring