Think vaping is harmless? Think again. Short term side effects include coughing, throat irritation, asthma flare ups, and even seizures or heart issues. Long term effects can include chronic lung disease, impaired lung development, and E cigarette use associated with increased risk of developing COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and asthma. Thoracic and Sleep Group Queensland Asthma Medications: What Doctors Want You to Know The Healthy We welcome the ban on the sale of disposable vapes which is vital in stopping young people who have never smoked from vaping. But the ban on sales is only the first Impact of Vaping on Children's Health