12 year old suffers "total lung damage" due to THIS addiction: Here's what happened

While the debate around vaping is still hot, the critical condition of a 12 year old girl has raised concern. The girl is currently hospitalized and is being treated for lung damage which is reportedly caused by vaping for two years.
As per The Nation, a 12-year-old girl in Buri Ram, Thailand is battling life due to the damage caused by vaping. "The girl’s case was first revealed on Facebook by Paphawarin Simlakorn, a rescue worker from Tambon Don Mon Municipality, who posted a warning urging parents to closely monitor their children for vaping habits," the media reports.

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The girl was admitted to the hospital after experiencing shortness of breath, vomiting, and extreme weakness. After diagnosis doctors found that "almost 100% of her lungs had been damaged due to vaping. She is now in critical condition and requires a ventilator."


In 2023, a 12 year old girl, Sarah Griffin suffered a lung collapse and was rushed to the hospital. She was a heavy vaper since she was 9 years old. "Sarah was getting through a 4,000-puff vape (a regulation vape contains 600 puffs) in just a few days. It was the first thing she did in the morning and the last thing she did at night - sleeping with the vape on her pillow," a BBC report says. "Sarah became unwell and was taken to hospital, where an X-ray of her lungs showed only one was working properly - and she was not responding to treatment," the report added.
Vaping exposes an individual to nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals, through an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or vape pen. One of the biggest concerns is nicotine addiction. Many e-liquids contain high levels of nicotine, which affects brain development in children and teenagers. Nicotine exposure at a young age can lead to impaired memory, reduced attention span, mood disorders, and increased risk of future substance abuse.
It can also cause . Some vape liquids contain harmful chemicals like diacetyl, formaldehyde, and heavy metals, which can lead to respiratory problems, chronic coughing, and even a condition called "popcorn lung" (bronchiolitis obliterans).
Since vape pens come in attractive flavors like fruit, candy, and chocolate, they are highly appealing to kids.
To stop children from vaping, educate them about its harmful effects on brain, and lung health. Encourage open conversations without judgment, so they feel comfortable discussing peer pressure. Monitor their activities and online exposure, as social media often promotes vaping. Schools should implement anti-vaping programs and awareness campaigns. Encourage healthy habits like sports or hobbies to prevent boredom-induced vaping. If they’re already vaping, offer support and counseling rather than punishment.