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In a chilling reminder of the potential dangers of vaping, a high school cheerleader in Nevada has been left with a life-altering diagnosis after secretly vaping for three years. Seventeen-year-old Brianne Cullen was at cheerleading practice when she suddenly found herself gasping for breath, leading to a diagnosis of bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare and chronic disease often referred to as “popcorn lung.” Her story underscores the growing concern around vaping among teenagers, pushing families and health advocates to urge greater awareness and stricter regulation.

A teenage cheerleader’s sudden health crisis highlights the hidden dangers of vaping. Seventeen-year-old Brianne Cullen collapsed during cheer practice and was diagnosed with bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare, irreversible lung disease often called “popcorn lung.” Her case underscores growing concern over vaping among youths and reinforces calls for stronger awareness and regulation.

Brianne’s illness began after years of secretly using e-cigarettes, a habit she started at 14 to cope with anxiety. Her mother, Christine Martin, recalls a terrifying phone call in which her daughter could barely speak. At the hospital, doctors explained that inhaling harmful chemicals in vape aerosol can inflame and permanently scar small airways. The condition was first identified among microwave popcorn plant workers exposed to diacetyl and is now linked to various chemicals found in vaping products.