A star said vaping changed her voice. What doctors in Israel say

Selena Gomez stated that vaping changed her voice. Israeli doctors comment on the risks of vaping: addiction, lung inflammation, COPD, cancer risk. Dr. Hardak warns of irreversible voice changes and an epidemic among teenagers. Studies show a 56% increased risk of lung cancer among vapers.

American singer and actress Selena Gomez (34) admitted that vaping changed her voice and affected her career. She posted a video on Instagram where she spoke about her struggle with nicotine addiction and urged others not to start vaping. Israeli doctors comment on this story and warn about the risks of vaping. Dr. Emilia Hardak, a pulmonologist at the Maccabi health fund, explains that vaping addiction includes both a physical and psychological component — the habit of the smoking process itself. She notes that among teenagers, vaping has reached epidemic proportions. The article cites research data: an analysis of over 4.5 million former smokers in South Korea showed that vapers have a 56% higher risk of lung cancer and a 22% higher risk of death from any cause. Dr. Hardak also warns that vaping can cause airway inflammation, COPD, affect the cardiovascular system, and change the timbre of the voice, sometimes irreversibly. Professor Sarah Jackson from University College London notes that for those who might otherwise smoke regular cigarettes, vaping can be a less dangerous alternative, but for non-smokers it creates a new risk. The article emphasizes that the long-term effects of vaping are not fully understood, and doctors recommend not starting to vape.