Can vaping damage your lungs? What we do (and don't) know Harvard Health Electronic Cigarette or Vaping associated Lung Injury (EVALI): The Tip of the IcebergRadiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging Health experts warn that flavored e cigarettes may lead to permanent lung damage. A U.S. teenager was diagnosed with "popcorn lung" after covertly vaping for three years, resulting in a lifelong, debilitating condition. Vaping Possible Negative Effects on Lungs: State of the Art From Lung Capacity Alteration to Cancer Cureus This lung damage from e cigarettes is permanent and entirely preventable. Flavored e cigarettes, often marketed with candy like appeal, may be far more dangerous than they seem. A recent case involving a U.S. Dual cigarette and e cig use increases human risk of lung cancer 40 times Stanton Glantz blog