{"id":9832,"date":"2025-12-03T19:08:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T19:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/?p=9832"},"modified":"2025-12-03T19:08:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T19:08:35","slug":"experts-ring-the-alarm-over-popcorn-lung-caused-by-vaping-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/?p=9832","title":{"rendered":"Experts Ring the Alarm Over \u2018Popcorn Lung\u2019 Caused by Vaping \u2014 Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6280-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6280-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6280-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6280-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6280.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">**The Hidden Danger in Vaping: Popcorn Lung\u2019s Toxic Legacy**<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind the sweet flavors of vaping lies a serious threat: **popcorn lung** (bronchiolitis obliterans), a permanent condition caused by inhaling toxic chemicals like **diacetyl**\u2014once used in buttery popcorn flavoring. Found in many vape liquids, these substances scar the lungs\u2019 smallest airways, leading to chronic coughing and breathlessness. While banned in some regions, **illicit vapes** still circulate, exposing users to formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and untested flavoring agents that may break down into harmful compounds when heated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">**Youth at Risk: Flavors Masking Danger**<br>Vaping\u2019s appeal to teens\u2014through candy-like flavors\u2014belies its risks. Studies show **dual use** (vaping plus smoking) is rising, amplifying health hazards. Unlike ingested chemicals, inhaled toxins bypass the body\u2019s defenses, directly damaging lungs and organs. Early symptoms like fatigue or wheezing often go unnoticed until irreversible harm occurs. With **no cure**, treatment focuses on symptom management, from steroids to oxygen therapy. Experts urge stricter regulations and education to curb this growing crisis before more young lungs pay the price.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>**The Hidden Danger in Vaping: Popcorn Lung\u2019s Toxic Legacy** Behind the sweet flavors of vaping lies a serious threat: **popcorn lung** (bronchiolitis obliterans), a permanent condition caused&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9832","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9832","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9832"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9832\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9834,"href":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9832\/revisions\/9834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9832"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9832"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlinenews92.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9832"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}