Capt Elaine - Jumping up from the table to smoke is my habit, so *staying* at the table was a change
All patients that are admitted with a history of tobacco use are given printed information about the benefits of quitting, and tips to help stop smoking
PLoS Medicine, 17 (10), e1003394e1003394
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
However, one patient was excluded because of insufficiently described data
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