Could Second Hand Vaping Be Causing a Rash?
Yes, this can happen. It would be very helpful to know the actual ingredients in the vaping product that your partner is using.
Contact allergic reactions can happen with topical exposure to the allergen or irritant on the skin around the mouth by contact. This can cause a transfer of an allergen or irritant to the skin. This results in a contact allergic reaction.
It would also be helpful for you to see an allergist or dermatologist. They’ll assess your skin rash and determine if it is allergic contact dermatitis. A clinical history and if needed, allergy patch skin testing can be done to help make a diagnosis.
Recommendations on what to avoid and how to treat these skin rashes could be made by the specialist.
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Cough increased or thickened mucus
Secondhand vape is e-cigarette aerosol inhaled by someone who doesn't vape.
For support to help you or a loved one quit vaping, visit smokefree.gov or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
John M. James, MD, is a board-certified allergist. He is also President of Food Allergy Consulting and Education Services, LLC. He has worked as a medical specialist in the field of allergy, asthma, and immunology for over 30 years. Dr. James received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Tennessee. He is board certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
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