Overview
- Gomez disclosed in an Instagram Story on Sunday, Oct. 18, that years of heavy nicotine vaping “changed” her speaking voice and that she has stopped using vapes.
- She described quitting as very difficult and urged fans not to start vaping because nicotine is hard to give up.
- No independent medical evaluation has been published to confirm that her vocal change is permanent, and Gomez’s long-term health history, including lupus and a 2017 kidney transplant, has previously been discussed as relevant context.
- Published studies and ear, nose and throat specialists cited in coverage say e-cigarette aerosol can irritate and dry the vocal cords, cause coughing and hoarseness, and that lasting harm depends on the duration and severity of exposure.
- Gomez’s first-person account shifts the public conversation from speculation to a warning, and observers say clinicians’ assessments and follow-up reporting will be important to determine whether her change in voice is reversible.