Lola Young Says Breathing Feels Like a Chore After Vaping

Singer Lola Young said in a TikTok video that breathing had become difficult after years of vaping, describing her lungs as feeling “battery powered” and breathing as “a chore.” The 25-year-old spoke about the symptoms in a personal account; the reports do not establish a medical diagnosis or independently confirm that vaping caused them. Young recalled that someone had warned her she might eventually feel the effects of vaping. She said she had dismissed the concern at the time, but now felt that day had come. She also joked that she should be paid for the effort of breathing, saying it felt like hard work. In the same video, Young joked that she would try to quit vaping at a later age. Reports differ on whether she said 35 or 45, and the available information does not resolve the discrepancy. Her remarks did not amount to a formal announcement that she was quitting, and her medical status was not specified. Young’s comments have drawn attention to the potential effects of vaping on breathing and voice. Vocal coach Lizzii Hills said vaping can affect breathing and vocal technique, which are important for singing, and that she would not recommend it to artists.