Singer Lola Young says vaping has made breathing feel like a 'chore'
Grammy-winning singer Lola Young has spoken out about the negative health impacts of vaping, describing breathing as a difficult chore. Her comments follow a recent report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health linking vaping to various respiratory and mental health issues.
Why it matters
The testimony highlights the growing public health concerns regarding vaping among young adults and the potential long-term impact on vocal performance and respiratory health.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Lola Young returned to the stage earlier this year after taking time off for her health
Singer Lola Young has said her breathing feels like a "chore" due to the effects of vaping.
In a TikTok video, , external the Grammy winner told her followers her lungs feel "battery powered".
The 25-year-old has previously acknowledged in videos she "should quit", but suggested in her latest post that is unlikely to happen any time soon.
Vocal coach Lizzii Hills has told BBC Newsbeat vaping is "not advised" for artists and that difficulty breathing can affect a singer's voice and performance.
"Somebody once said to me, 'Lola there will be a day when you wake up, you'll be 25 or 26, from a deep sleep, and you'll start to feel the effects of vaping'," the Messy singer said in her post.
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