E-Cigarettes: The Health Risks You Need to Know

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While many initially saw e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, studies show vaping can be equally, if not more, harmful. “In the medical community, we call this ‘popcorn lung’,” says Ziad Hanhan, M.D., FACS, for minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Riverview Medical Centerand Bayshore Medical Center."Popcorn lung" thickens air sacs and causes inflammation.

While it's too early to say definitively if vaping can lead to cancer, chronic exposure to these chemicals could increase the risk. Additionally, the number of vaping-related deaths and illnesses are on the rise. The impact of vaping on young people is particularly concerning. Doctors have seen young patients in their 20s with collapsed lungs and blackened lungs, likely due to vaping. If you or someone you know vapes, it's important to be aware of the risks and seek help to quit. There are many resources available to help people quit smoking and vaping, including your pediatrician or primary care physician.

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