Zoe Shackleford thought she was making a healthier choice when she swapped cigarettes for vaping—but what started as a step toward better health nearly cost her life. The 29-year-old Virginia woman woke up one morning struggling to breathe, initially thinking it was a cold. Within days, her condition worsened so dramatically that even simple daily tasks became impossible, and she was rushed to the hospital with only 50 percent lung capacity. Doctors warned her that any delay could have been fatal.
