25 results

• Zithromax Side Effects Result in Worse Airflow for Patients With Popcorn Lung Disease: Study

  August 14, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  French researchers warn that Zithromax was unsuccessful in treating "popcorn lung" and may have increased the risk to test subjects, resulting in early cancellation of the study.

• Coffee Roasting Lung Risks Examined by CDC

  April 8, 2016

  Russell Maas

  The CDC and NIOSH are investigating coffee processing plants nationwide for potential air quality problems that could lead to serious lung injuries and death.

• Liquid Nicotine Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Use of Chemical Linked To “Popcorn Lung”

  December 10, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a liquid nicotine manufacturer, saying that its products contain diacetyl and other chemicals that can cause "popcorn lung" and other respiratory damage.

• Flavored E-Cigarette Chemicals May Pose Risk of Lung Injuries: Report

  October 30, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A case study warns of a potential link between lung injuries and a chemical used in e-cigarettes that has been previously linked to an ailment known as Popcorn Lung.

• Coffee Workers May Be At Risk of Popcorn Lung, Due to Released Diacetyl: CDC

  October 15, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC warns that chemicals released by roasting coffee beans could cause respiratory problems in coffee processing facility workers.

• Flavoring Chemical Worker’s Lawsuit Over ‘Popcorn Lung’ Results in $2.6M Verdict

  February 18, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A California man has been awarded $2.6 million for injuries suffered due to a disease known as popcorn lung, linked to an artificial flavoring once used in microwave popcorn.

• Popcorn Lung Chemical May Play Role in Cystic Fibrosis Infections: Study

  March 4, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links diacetyl, the molecule linked to popcorn lung disease, to flare-ups of cystic fibrosis.

• Microwave Popcorn Lawsuit Over Consumer Lung Disease Dismissed

  December 30, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has dismissed a couple's popcorn lung lawsuit, saying they failed to file the claim in a timely manner.

• Popcorn Lung Risks May Extend to Alternative Butter Flavorings: Study

  October 11, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that replacements for diacetyl, the butter flavor additive once used in microwave popcorn and linked to a dangerous lung disease, could be just as dangerous.

• Bronchiolitis Obliterans Lawsuit By Factory Worker Ends in Defense Verdict

  December 17, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  A Los Angeles jury has returned a defense verdict in a lawsuit filed by a flavoring factory worker who allegedly...