Katie Price's boyfriend and family 'concerned' as star struggles to quit vaping

Katie Price has sparked alarming concern for her wellbeing after confessing she is addicted to vaping in a recent social media post.

The 47-year-old former glamour model shared a startling Instagram Story featuring an X-ray of a damaged lung, alongside the warning: 'Vaping has officially been linked to rare and irreversible lung disease.'

Katie captioned the post: 'I have to stop.' 

Given her family history of lung problems, those close to the mother-of-five are said to be increasingly alarmed about her ongoing habit. Katie's 73-year-old mother, Amy has been battling terminal Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) for years and received a life-saving lung transplant in 2022.

Despite witnessing her mother's health struggles, Katie has reportedly found it difficult to quit vaping. She was previously spotted using a vape on a train last year and was seen puffing on one during her live tour with friend Kerry Katona. 

A source told The Mirror: 'Katie needs to stop for health reasons, obviously, her family members have been very worried.

'But she's so stressed and it vaping is simply her way of releasing that stress. It's also very addictive and as we know, Katie's got a very addictive personality.' 

The insider added that although JJ Slater her boyfriend of two years, is also said to be concerned saying:

'Katie has her own mind.'

The reality star has also experienced several health scares this year. In September, she was rushed to hospital after accidently stabbing herself while cooking a curry. 

More recently, she revealed to fans that she is seeking medical advice following unexplained weight loss.