00:00Caution over vaping after teen develops popcorn lung linked to chemical exposure.
00:06A Nevada teenager's diagnosis with a rare pulmonary condition has ignited fresh concerns about vaping safety.
00:1317-year-old Breanne Cullen, an active cheerleader, developed bronchiolitis obliterans, commonly known as popcorn lung, after vaping daily for three years.
00:2318-year-old Breanne Cullen, 17, started vaping at 14 for post-COVID anxiety relief.
00:33Her mother, Christy Martin, recounted severe breathing issues leading to a bronchiolitis obliterans diagnosis, highlighting vaping's significant health risks.
00:45Popcorn lung originates from factory workers inhaling diacetyl, damaging bronchioles.
00:51This affects breathing by narrowing airways, which are crucial for oxygen transfer in the lung's complex structure.
00:58Symptoms of popcorn lung include a persistent dry cough and shortness of breath, often during physical activity.
01:05Other symptoms can be wheezing, fatigue, fever, or night sweats, typically appearing weeks to months after exposure.
01:15Research links vaping to respiratory issues like popcorn lung.
01:19Despite a 2016 UK ban on diacetyl, it's still in US products.
01:24Alarming youth vaping rates concern medical professionals and parents.
01:31Early diagnosis in Breanne's case offers hope for recovery, despite potential future cancer risks.
01:38Treatment focuses on symptom management and prevention, using inhalers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and breathing aids.
01:44While popcorn lung causes permanent lung changes, a lung transplant is a last resort, emphasizing early intervention.
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