Woman Claims Vaping Habit Left Her Unable to Lie Flat Without Risk of Suffocation

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00:00Woman claims vaping habit left her unable to lie flat without risk of suffocation.

00:06Vaping is often seen as safer than smoking, but Loida Cordero-Faliero's experience challenges this.

00:13After quitting cigarettes, she developed lung complications from vaping, leading to air pockets in her lungs, forcing her to sleep upright.

00:22Faliero switched to vaping as a healthier choice after smoking for 20 years, but constant use led to severe symptoms.

00:30In March 2025, ER doctors found lung air pockets after she choked on water.

00:36Faliero was diagnosed with bullous emphysema, related to vaping.

00:41Air pockets in her lungs enlarged and ruptured, risking collapse, attributed to liquid buildup from vaping instead of smoking.

00:49Bullous emphysema, incurable but manageable, is linked to smoking and vaping.

00:55Faliero's severe case required surgery, highlighting vaping's potential harm and suffocation risk.

01:02Vaping severely impacted Faliero's life, limiting daily tasks.

01:08She was advised against exertion to prevent lung damage, as activities like cooking or lifting caused pain and breathlessness.

01:15Faliero warns vaping isn't harmless, stressing informed choices.

01:21Continued vaping risked life support due to lung damage.

01:25Her story highlights how better choices can lead to severe consequences.

01:31Vaping products contain nicotine and chemicals that are inhaled.

01:35Marketed as safer than cigarettes, research shows potential lung damage, including irritation and inflammation.

01:42Severe cases, like Faliero's, are rare but serious.

01:48Regulations vary globally, with higher nicotine levels in U.S. products compared to many other countries.