Recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax in a 15-year-old female associated with electronic cigarettes.

ABSTRACT

Pneumothorax as a sequela of vaping is a relatively recent complication being described in the literature. Smoking has classically been associated with an increased risk of pneumothorax, and emerging evidence is showing that electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) likely carry some of the same risks. Since e-cigarettes increased in popularity, especially among the adolescent population, there has been a 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.