Selena Gomez says vaping permanently changed her voice
Singer Selena Gomez stated on Instagram that heavy vaping altered her vocal cords and she believes the damage is not reversible.
Gomez shares personal experience
The singer posted a video on Instagram where she explained that nicotine made quitting difficult. She admitted to vaping a lot and claimed it changed her voice permanently. Gomez added that the habit is stupid and not worth the risk to one's health.
Medical experts explain the harm
Professor Matthew Peters from Macquarie University hospital noted there is no safe way to deliver nicotine to the voice box. He explained that heated products contain toxic chemicals and ultrafine particles that damage delicate epithelial cells in the larynx. Professor Peter Wark of the National Asthma Council Australia said vaping dries out the mucous membrane which increases coughing risks.
Evidence on long term effects
Wark stated that while short term evidence for vocal damage is strong, longer term data remains less well defined. He mentioned studies in the US and China show up to a third of vapers report chronic cough symptoms. Peters observed that complaints about voices are more frequent among those who have quit vaping than those who continue.
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