Teen vaped ‘every waking minute to be cool’ - then lung collapsed

EXCLUSIVE: Teen vaped ‘every waking minute to be cool’ - then lung collapsedNathan Edmunds never expected to end up in hospital when he took up vaping aged just 13. But he blames the habit for a terrifying medical emergency - and is now warning against itCommentsNewsYasmin Wakefield11:16, 06 Apr 2026View 7 ImagesNathan was rarely seen without puffing on a vape - but he was storing up trouble(Image: Kennedy News & Media)A teen who started vaping to be 'cool' like his friends soon found himself doing it 'every waking moment' - until his lung collapsed.‌Nathan Edmunds says he started vaping when he was just 13 years old because some of his friends were at the time and he 'thought it was cool'. The 19-year-old says he started using disposable vapes, before switching to refillable pens as he got older.‌Nathan says his vape was constantly in his hand or his pocket - and the only time he would stop vaping was when he was asleep. The teen says vaping was the first thing he did in the morning and the last thing he did at night - and he would even go to sleep with his vape on the windowsill next to his bed.‌View 7 ImagesNathan collapsed after vaping(Image: Kennedy News & Media)Nathan, who's favourite vape flavour was strawberry kiwi, says he was woken-up by severe chest pain on December 19th 2025. He was rushed to hospital by ambulance where he was diagnosed with a collapsed right lung, which he claims doctors told him was caused by vaping.Nathan, who would 'vape every five minutes', was kept in hospital for four days and had a chest drain fitted into his right lung. A horrifying picture shows the lad looking at the camera while exposing his side - where a draining tube can be seen going into his chest.‌After doctors reportedly told him his habit was the reason for his hospital admission, Nathan says he threw away his vape 'immediately'. He is now urging other teenagers to throw away their vapes 'before it&#x...