
26/07/2025
Experts warn that flavored e-cigarettes can cause permanent lung damage, citing a U.S. teen who developed “popcorn lung” after va**ng in secret for three years. This condition, once linked to diacetyl in popcorn factories, scars small airways and causes chronic coughing and breathlessness. With over 180 flavoring chemicals in e-cigs—many turning toxic when heated—experts stress the urgent need for regulation and awareness, especially as fruity, candy-like flavors attract youth.
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