Electronic Cigarettes and Asthma: What Do We Know So Far?

Kotoulas, Seraphim; Κatsaounou, Paraskevi; Riha, Renata L.; Grigoriou, Ioanna; Papakosta, Despoina; Spyratos, Dionysios; Porpodis, Κonstantinos; Domvri, Kalliopi; Pataka, Athanasia

doi:10.3390/jpm11080723

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“…55 In 2019, 33% of the youth with asthma who reported having an asthma attack in the previous year were exposed to SHS to e-cigarettes. 54 Overall, the evidence contributes to a growing understanding about the timing of SHS exposure and the development of childhood asthma, showing that knowledge of critical time windows of exposure is important in implementing targeted interventions.…”

Section: Tobacco and E-cigarettes Exposure And Childhood Asthmamentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Although the number of studies on the short‐ and long‐term health effects of e‐cigarettes is very limited, recent studies suggested that exposure to e‐cigarettes is also a significant factor that has been shown to increase the incidence of asthma 55 . In 2019, 33% of the youth with asthma who reported having an asthma attack in the previous year were exposed to SHS to e‐cigarettes 54 …”

Section: Environmental Pollutants As Determinants Of Childhood Asthmamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Since the early 2000s, electronic cigarettes (e‐cigarettes) have been marketed worldwide as a “safer” electronic alternative to combustible cigarettes and as a device likely to help stop smoking 54 . Unlike a cigarette, e‐cigarettes produce a respirable aerosol without burning tobacco.…”

Section: Environmental Pollutants As Determinants Of Childhood Asthmamentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Furthermore, smoking is linked with increased hospitalizations in asthmatic patients and asthma-related deaths [ 66 ]. Furthermore, there is scant evidence that electronic cigarette use and second-hand exposure to their aerosols may also amplify symptoms and increase exacerbations in asthma patients [ 79 , 80 , 81 ].…”

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Asthma and Tobacco Smoking

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Asthma is a prevalent chronic pulmonary condition with significant morbidity and mortality. Tobacco smoking is implicated in asthma pathophysiology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Smokers display increased prevalence and incidence of asthma, but a causal association cannot be claimed using existing evidence. Second-hand smoking and passive exposure to tobacco in utero and early life have also been linked with asthma development. Currently, approximately one-fourth of asthma patients are smokers. Regular smokers with asthma might display accelerated lung function decline and non-reversible airflow limitation, making their distinction from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients challenging. Asthma patients who smoke typically have uncontrolled disease, as shown by increased symptoms, more exacerbations and impaired quality of life. On the other hand, smoking cessation improves lung function and asthma severity. Thus, asthma patients and their caregivers should be actively questioned about their smoking status at each medical encounter, and smoking cessation ought to be strongly encouraged both for patients with asthma and their close contacts. Smokers with asthma should be provided with comprehensive smoking cessation interventions on top of other anti-asthma medications.

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“… 4 - 6 Emerging evidence also shows that electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) use may worsen asthma symptoms. 7 Marijuana (MJ) is another apparent popular substance among adults. While the health effects of MJ use on asthma remain controversial among clinicians, 8 its use can cause an asthma attack leading to hospitalization and even death.…”

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State-specific Prevalence and Factors Associated With Current Marijuana, ENDS, and Cigarette use Among US Adults With Asthma

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Background The use of marijuana (MJ), combustible cigarettes (hereafter cigarettes), and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) is widespread among United States (US) adults and linked to worsening respiratory symptoms, especially among adults with asthma. This study examined state-specific prevalence and factors associated with MJ, ENDS, and cigarette use among US adults with asthma. Methods We analyzed data of 41 974 adults aged ≥18 years having self-reported current asthma from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). We reported weighted prevalence to account for complex survey design and performed multivariable logistic regression models to examine factors associated with current use of MJ, ENDS, and cigarettes. Results Overall prevalence of current MJ, ENDS, and cigarette use among adults with asthma was 14.5%, 6.6%, and 27.2%, respectively. Our results showed the US states and territories with highest and lowest use prevalence for MJ (California: 23.6% vs Guam: 3.2%), ENDS (Indiana: 12.8% vs North Dakota: 4.0%), and cigarettes (West Virginia: 42.1% vs Guam: 12.3%). Both MJ and ENDS users were more likely to be male, younger, and live in an urban area, but MJ users were more likely and ENDS users less likely to be Non-Hispanic (NH) American Indian/Alaskan Native. Cigarette users were more likely to be older, have at least 1 health condition, and were less likely to be NH Black or Hispanic and college-educated. Conclusion Many US adults with asthma use MJ, ENDS, and cigarettes. Our findings provide insights for clinicians about the urgent need for effective interventions to reduce tobacco and MJ use among adults with asthma.

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Electronic Cigarettes and Asthma: What Do We Know So Far?

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