The concept of harm reduction to treat addiction behaviours is well-established in illicit drugs control, where after decades of a failed coercive war to eliminate drug use, the focus has expanded to reducing harms from it
Prolonged inhalation of diacetyl caused several workers to develop severe, irreversible lung damage - hence, the nickname "popcorn lung." Causes of Popcorn Lung While rare, popcorn lung can be caused by various inhaled toxins or injuries, including: Diacetyl (found in some flavored e-cigarette or vape products) Chemical fumes (e.g., industrial cleaners, flavorings, ammonia) Respiratory infections (e.g., after severe viral infections) Complications from lung or stem cell transplants Symptoms of Popcorn Lung Popcorn lung symptoms often resemble other chronic lung diseases like asthma or COPD, which can lead to misdiagnosis
The Struggle with Cigarette Odors Cigarette smells are more than just unpleasant
In Columns (3) to (6), the percentage effects are calculated by comparing to the monthly average from 09/2017 to 08/2018
However, as already said that those sensitive to vapes should be careful