Summary
Introduction: This article is a review and meta-analysis of studies examining the relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma in adolescents. The study aimed to systematically evaluate the potential association between e-cigarette use and asthma in this population.
Key Points:
* The study included 10 cross-sectional studies with a total of 483,948 participants.
* The median prevalence of ever e-cigarette use was 11.2% (range=2.2%, 45%), and that of current use was 7.5% (range=2.7%, 25%).
* Overall, e-cigarette use was associated with significantly higher odds of having asthma (pooled OR=1.31, 95% CI=1.22, 1.42) than nonuse.
* Both current use (OR=1.36, 95% CI=1.26, 1.48) and ever use (OR=1.20, 95% CI=1.12, 1.28) showed similar associations.
* The study found that both current and ever e-cigarette use have significant associations with asthma in adolescents.
* The quality of the studies was found to be above average, with a mean ahRq score of 6.6 and a range of 5 -7.
* The meta-analysis showed that e-cigarette use was associated with significantly higher odds of having asthma than nonuse (pooled OR=1.31, 95% CI=1.22, 1.42).
Main Message: The study provides evidence for a potential association between e-cigarette use and asthma in adolescents. This knowledge might provide potential evidence for developing primary prevention strategies and serve as a reference for public health policy. It is essential to be aware of the potential health risks associated with e-cigarette use, especially in adolescents, and to take appropriate measures to prevent and reduce e-cigarette use in this population.
Citation
Chand BR, hosseinzadeh h. association between e-cigarette use and asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of asthma : official journal of the association for the Care of asthma. 2022;59(9):1722-1731. doi:10.1080/02770903.2021.1971703
