Selena Gomez’s vaping admission highlights hidden health risks doctors say millions face daily

Selena Gomez said heavy nicotine vaping had noticeably changed her voice, drawing attention to the health risks of e-cigarettes. Doctors say hoarseness and airway irritation can be visible signs of wider effects, and that vaping should not be assumed to be a safe alternative to smoking.

E-cigarette aerosol can contain fine particles, heavy metals and other chemicals; heating e-liquids may also produce compounds such as formaldehyde and acrolein. High nicotine doses can drive dependence and affect sleep, anxiety, heart rate and blood pressure, while possible long-term effects remain uncertain because widespread use is relatively recent. A clinician cited in the article says quitting support should address behavioural habits as well as physical cravings.