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.
Symptoms
- Chronic cough
- Shortness of breath
- Asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
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Disclaimer
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