If you or a loved one were diagnosed with popcorn lung (a/k/a bronchiolitis obliterans) after vaping, Juuling or using an e-cigarette, you may be entitled to recover compensation from a popcorn lung lawsuit or settlement.
A team of injury lawyers and class action attorneys is investigating potential vaping lawsuit and settlement claims of individuals who were diagnosed with popcorn lung (i.e., bronchiolitis obliterans) after vaping, Juuling or inhaling vapors from an e-cigarette.
Popcorn lung (also known as obliterative bronchiolitis, bronchiolitis obliterans, constrictive bronchiolitis, butter lung or flavorings-related lung disease) is a rare and life threatening condition that causes inflammation and scarring in the lung tissues and bronchioles (the lung’s smallest airways). It is called “popcorn lung” because several years ago employees at a microwave popcorn factory became ill after breathing in diacetyl (a flavored chemical used to give popcorn a buttery flavor).
Popcorn lung may be caused by breathing in harmful chemicals or toxins such as diacetyl. According to the American Lung Association, popcorn lung is a dangerous risk of flavored E-cigarettes, since many e-cigarettes may contain chemicals such as diacetyl. Researchers conducting a study on flavoring chemicals in e-cigarettetes found that 39 of 51 e-cigarette brands they tested contained diacetyl and that many also contained similar chemicals such as pentanedione and acetoin.
Popcorn Lung Lawsuit: Popcorn Lung and Vaping
Popcorn lung lawsuit and settlement cases potentially being investigated include claims of individuals who were diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans or obliterative bronchiolitis (i.e., popcorn lung) after vaping or inhaling vapors from an e-cigarette or other vape device.
Vaping Popcorn Lung Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of popcorn lung can include:
- Shortness of breath (Dyspnea)
- Dry cough
- Difficulty breathing deeply
- Wheezing
- Rapid breathing
- Exhaustion and feeling tired
- Irritation to skin, eye, mouth or nose
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Night sweats
Popcorn lung symptoms may not present themselves until 2-8 weeks after toxic exposure. Lung tissue scarring from popcorn lung is irreversible (there is no cure), but there are treatment options to manage or help reduce the symptoms.
Update: No longer accepting vape cases.
If you or someone you love were diagnosed with popcorn lung after using an e-cigarette or vaping, you may be entitled to compensation from a popcorn lung lawsuit or settlement. Contact an injury lawyer to request a free case review.
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