How To Treat Popcorn Lung

Popcorn lung, which is medically known as bronchiolitis obliterans, is a relatively rare non-cancerous lung disease. The condition scars and inflames the bronchioles, the smallest airways within the lungs. One of the major causes of popcorn lung is the inhalation of harmful chemicals used in making popcorn and other foods, and the disease earned its name after workers at popcorn plants were routinely sickened with this illness.

Symptoms of popcorn lung include coughing, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. These occur regularly and often get worse over several weeks or months.