Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a 15-Year-Old Female Associated
with Electronic Cigarettes
Abstract
Pneumothorax as a sequalae of vaping is a relatively recent complication
being described in the literature. Smoking has classically been
associated with increased risk of pneumothorax, and emerging evidence is
showing that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) likely carry some of
the same risks. Since electronic cigarettes increased in popularity,
especially among the adolescent population, there has been reported
increased incidence of lung injury, including pneumothorax. We present a
case of a 15-year-old female with a history of e-cigarette use admitted
for recurrent pneumothorax with failure to re-expand requiring surgical
intervention.