This summary outlines concerns about Popcorn Lung and e-cigarettes before looking at the study findings in more detail.
Many people believe that e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional smokes.
A recent study released by Harvard School of Public Health found otherwise.
According to the below article 75% of e-cigarettes and their liquid refills contain Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to Popcorn Lung.
The condition is an irreversible disease which causes “scarring in tiny air sacs in the lungs that lead to excessive coughing and shortness of breath” similar to that seen in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Study links e-cigarettes to incurable disease called ‘Popcorn Lung’
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E-cigarettes linked to Popcorn Lung