Claim: Q: Have scientists confirmed that e-cigarettes cause an incurable respiratory disease called "popcorn lung"? A: No. The vapor of some e-cigarettes contains a chemical associated with popcorn lung, and a case report suggests a possible link. But there's not enough evidence to conclude the vapors cause the disease. FULL QUESTION I ran into an article about vaping that I'm not sure about.
Fact-check: The Facts on E-Cigarettes - FactCheck.org
Verdict: q: have scientists confirmed that e-cigarettes cause an incurable respiratory disease called "popcorn lung"? a: no. the vapor of some e-cigarettes contains a chemical associated with popcorn lung, and a case report suggests a possible link. but there's not enough evidence to conclude the vapors cause the disease. full question i ran into an article about vaping that i'm not sure about.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Vanessa Schipani
Date published: 2017-05-30T13:46:48