Selena Gomez revealed that her voice was affected by vaping in a recent video where she addressed the changes in her voice over time. The American singer and actress, also known for her Rare Beauty makeup line, shared her experience with nicotine vaping in a now-deleted Instagram story.
In the video, Gomez, 34, admitted to vaping nicotine extensively and highlighted the challenges of quitting. She cautioned against vaping, emphasizing that it was not worth the negative effects it had on her voice. Despite acknowledging the impact on her voice, Gomez humorously mentioned that it was understandable if people preferred not to listen to her.
While Gomez did not specify the duration of her vaping habit, she expressed her determination to stay vape-free and encouraged others facing similar struggles to persevere. Over the years, Gomez has been candid about her health battles, including her Lupus diagnosis in 2015, which she believes may have affected her vocal cords.
In addition to battling Lupus, Gomez underwent a kidney transplant in 2017 and spoke openly about her bipolar disorder diagnosis in her 2022 documentary, “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me.” Health experts caution that vaping poses risks beyond nicotine, with potential impacts on the respiratory system including the vocal cords.
Despite the lack of large-scale clinical trials specifically focusing on vaping’s vocal cord effects, experts warn about the myriad chemicals in vape smoke. Health Canada reports over 1,500 unique chemicals in vaping products, with known health risks such as lung damage. While Gomez’s honesty on the vaping issue is praised, experts advocate for stricter regulations on vaping sales and use to address the growing public health concern.
Canada’s federal government announced plans to restrict vaping flavors five years ago, aiming to curb youth vaping rates. However, the timeline for implementation remains uncertain. Organizations like N.B. Lung are actively engaging with policymakers to advocate for legislation to prevent young individuals from accessing tobacco products, including vapes.