A new study from Harvard has found that 75% of e-cigarettes contain a flavoring agent called diacetyl, which is known to cause a serious and life-threatening respiratory condition called popcorn lung. This incurable lung disease, medically known as bronchiolitis obliterans, received its more common name when several workers in a microwave popcorn plant developed the condition in 2000. Findings in that outbreak determined that diacetyl is safe as a food additive, but deadly when inhaled. Why it is being used to flavor e-cigarettes, despite this knowledge, is entirely baffling. If you or someone you love has developed an incurable lung disease following e-cigarette use, you may be entitled to compensation. Please call Bakersfield product liability attorney Mickey fine at (661) 333-3333 to learn more. Popcorn Lung Symptoms Symptoms of bronchiolitis obliterans may include:
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Night sweats
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Inflammation of eyes, nose, or throat