Selena Gomez Discusses Vaping's Impact on Her Voice and Health
Selena Gomez has publicly stated that vaping has permanently altered her voice, sharing her experience on Instagram. She emphasized the difficulty of quitting nicotine and advised against vaping, calling it 'stupid.' Gomez also lives with lupus, an autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation affecting the vocal cords. Experts in respiratory medicine, such as Professor Matthew Peters from Macquarie University hospital and Professor Peter Wark, a spokesperson for the National Asthma Council Australia, confirm that vaping can damage the delicate tissues of the upper airway and vocal cords. This damage can lead to inflammation, swelling, and changes in voice quality, potentially resulting in a hoarse, deep, or raspy voice. The epithelial cells, which protect the vocal cords, are particularly vulnerable to the toxic chemicals and ultrafine particles found in vapes.
