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- Official name: Bronchiolitis obliterans
- Also called: Popcorn workers' lung
- Caused by inhalation of airborne diacetyl
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Popcorn lung is a lung disease that can be caused caused by the inhalation of airborne diacetyl, a compound that was once present in microwave popcorn. Diacetyl is a component of dairy products and is used in artificial butter. The disease can also be caused by the inhalation of other industrial chemicals.
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Popcorn Lung Questions
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How do I get popcorn powder seasoning to stick to the popcorn without adding fat? 1 AnswerThe following method which I used to do ,I think will be useful to you. Instead of pouring oil or butter on the popcorn ,what I do is slightly coat the bowl to ... read more
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