Electronic nicotine delivery systems did not increase wheezing among adults: JAMA
The use of just electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) was not linked to an increase in the likelihood of self-reported wheeze, says an article published in the Journal of American Medical Association.
The usage of electronic nicotine delivery devices has grown in popularity, raising concerns regarding the effects on respiratory health. It is unknown if the use of ENDS raises the risk of wheezing, which is a typical sign of respiratory disorders. As a result, Luz M. Sánchez-Romero and colleagues undertook this study to present an examination of the longitudinal relationship between ENDS and cigarette usage as well as self-reported wheeze among US adults.
The Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study from the United States was used. Longitudinal data for adults 18 and older were evaluated from wave 1 (2013-2014) through wave 5 (2018-2019). The data was examined from August 2021 until January 2023. For six tobacco product usage strata, the prevalence of self-reported wheeze (waves 2–5) was assessed. At the following wave, a generalized estimating equations framework assessed the relationship between cigarette and ENDS use and self-reported wheezing. To evaluate the link between joint cigarette and ENDS use categories and the association of ENDS within strata of cigarette use, an interaction term between cigarette and ENDS use was included.
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