Cases of Vaping Related Lung Illness Surge, Health Officials Say The New York Times Vaping is officially deadly. A life altering diagnosis of 'popcorn lung' in a U.S. teenager is sounding the alarm on the hidden dangers of flavored e cigarettes. A U.S. teenager's secret three year vaping habit It's proven that vapes contain toxic chemicals, can cause lung damage and are addictive. It's important for young people in NSW to know that every vape is a hit to your health. Does Vaping Cause Lung Cancer?