Vaping is most common among teenagers these days as an alternative to cigarettes. Popcorn lung is a life-threatening, rare lung disease that can affect your breathing permanently. Tap to find out if it is caused by vaping.
What is popcorn lung?
Popcorn lung is a life-threatening, rare lung disease that damages air sacs and airways in your lungs. It causes coughing, wheezing, and difficulty in breathing.
What causes popcorn lung?
Popcorn lung can be caused due to inhaling harmful substances like diacetyl, acetaldehyde, or formaldehyde found in artificial food flavourings or e-cigarettes.
Can vaping cause popcorn lung?
Yes, vaping puts your lungs at major risk of developing popcorn lungs, as many flavoured vapes contain diacetyl.
Common symptoms of popcorn lung
People with popcorn lung may experience a dry, persistent cough, shortness of breath, wheezing and fatigue. You can have common symptoms like asthma. It can be diagnosed through CT scans or a lung biopsy.
Who is at risk?
People who are smoking e-cigarettes or vaping daily, and people who are exposed to industrial chemicals.
Information credits
This information is taken from the American Lung Association. However, it is always advisable to consult a healthcare professional for expert advice.