Canadian teen developed ‘popcorn lung’ from vaping, says report
The irreversible injury is believed to be linked to chemical flavourings found in vape pens
21 November 2019 - 10:37
New York — Researchers in Canada have identified a new kind of vaping-related lung injury they believe is linked to flavourings in conventional vape pens, causing symptoms similar to the “popcorn lung” injury seen in workers exposed to flavourings in microwave popcorn.
The case, published on Thursday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, involved a 17-year-old male who developed a form of bronchiolitis, a serious and irreversible lung injury caused by chemical exposure...
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