How CT Scans Identify Vaping Related Lung Damage Midstate Radiology Associates Doctors have linked vaping to a rare, incurable lung condition called obliterative bronchiolitis, often referred to as popcorn lung. The disease permanently scars and narrows the lungs' airways, causing lifelong breathing problems. Lung Injuries from Vaping Have Characteristic Patterns on CT Imaging Technology News Health officials issue public health alert about 'vaping associated' lung illness