Lola Young Says Vaping Has Made Breathing Feel Like a 'Chore'
In a TikTok video, 25-year-old Grammy-winning artist Lola Young shared that vaping has made her lungs feel "battery powered" and has turned breathing into a "chore." She mentioned a previous warning about experiencing vaping's impact by age 25 or 26, stating, "the day has come." Young, who won a Grammy for "Messy," recently returned to performing after a five-month break due to a collapse. She has openly addressed her struggles with health and addiction, including cocaine use and being diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and ADHD. Vocal coach Lizzii Hills cautioned about the negative effects of vaping on vocal technique. The Royal College of Paediatrics has linked vaping to worsening respiratory issues, prompting the UK government to implement new taxes on e-cigarette liquids to reduce their appeal.
Key facts
- Lola Young is a 25-year-old Grammy-winning singer.
- She said in a TikTok video that vaping has made her breathing feel like a 'chore' and her lungs feel 'battery powered'.
- Young returned to the stage earlier this year after a five-month hiatus following a collapse on stage.
- She won a Grammy for her hit single 'Messy' earlier this year.
- Vocal coach Lizzii Hills told BBC Newsbeat that vaping is 'not advised' for artists and can affect vocal technique.
- The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health linked vaping to higher rates of breathing problems after reviewing over 80 studies.
- The NHS says vaping is less harmful than smoking but still carries risks.
- From Thursday, a new tax of £2.20 per 10ml will be applied to e-cigarette liquid in the UK.
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Artists
- Lola Young
- Lizzii Hills
Institutions
- BBC Newsbeat
- BBC
- Grammy
- The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- NHS
- The Guardian
- TikTok
Locations
- United Kingdom