Electronic Cigarette Harms Lung Health In Adolescents And Promotes Persistent Coughing In Young People, Findings From A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The risk of respiratory problems is doubled among young e-cigarette enthusiasts.
The consumption of electronic cigarettes among adolescents is increasing dramatically, and public health experts are concerned that these devices may be a gateway to smoking. Now, new research claims that even if these young cigarette consumers do not become tobacco smokers, e-cigarettes can harm their health and increase their breathing problems.
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Vapor from electronic cigarettes harms the lungs of young people
Researchers at the University of Southern California in the United States analyzed responses to a questionnaire completed by 2,086 participants. Investigators classified respondents as cigarette users (76%), past users (more than 30 days earlier, 14.4%) and current consumers (at least once in the past 30 days, 9 , 6%).
The study found that compared to those who never tried e-cigarettes, the risk of respiratory symptoms was about 85% higher in past users, and doubled among current users.
“Electronic cigarettes are known to deliver chemicals that are toxic to the lungs, including oxidizing metals, glycerol vapor, diketone flavoring compounds, and nicotine,” explained research author Dr. McConnell.
The researchers also looked at wheezing, a narrowing of the airways often caused by an exacerbation of theasthma, but did not find a significant association with electronic cigarettes.
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