'Popcorn Lung Patient' Inhaled Fumes Daily

September 6, 2007 By P. SOLOMON BANDA, Associated Press Writer 'Popcorn Lung Patient' Inhaled Fumes Daily (AP)

Wayne Watson explains how a bag of popcorn would "whoof" when opened, releasing steam and flavor, during an interview at his home in Centennial, Colo., Wednesday night, Sept. 5, 2007. Wayne Watson, a 53-year-old furniture salesman is convinced his heavy consumption of popcorn caused his health problems. He says his breathing has improved since his doctor told him to quit eating his extra-buttery microwave popcorn earlier this year, and that his prognosis is good. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

(AP) -- Wayne Watson loved microwave popcorn so much he would eat at least two bags each night, breathing in the steam from the just-opened package, until doctors told him it may have made him sick.



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