Vaping and Popcorn Lung

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

"Popcorn lung"—bronchiolitis obliterans—is a rare, serious, irreversible lung disease that destroyed the airways of popcorn-factory workers. That’s how the disease got its name; it’s not because lungs look like popcorn on an X-ray (a claim that circulates occasionally). The cause was traced to a natural flavoring agent used in factories at the time: diacetyl.

The popcorn-lung story became a favorite horror tale on social media and beyond. Between the fairy tale and reality lies a gap few have tried to bridge.

E-Liquids on Farsalinos

Vaping and Popcorn Lung