Summary
Introduction:
This article presents a study on the association between electronic nicotine product (ENP) use, also known as vaping, and respiratory health among youth in the United States. The study uses data from the Population assessment of Tobacco and health (PaTh) survey and examines the relationship between ENP use and respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, cough, and asthma diagnosis.
Key Points:
* The study included 9750 adolescents from the PaTh survey's Wave 3 (October 2015-October 2016).
* adjusting for various demographics and tobacco use factors, the study found that past-year ENP use among adolescents was associated with increased frequency of wheezing and dry cough.
* There was no association between past-year ENP use and exercise-induced wheezing or asthma diagnosis.
* among those with asthma, there was no evidence of an association between ENP use and long-acting inhaler or quick-relief inhaler use.
* The study highlights the need for early recognition of pulmonary clinical manifestations among young ENP users and the importance of regulatory and prevention efforts to protect public health.
Main Message:
The study provides valuable insights into the relationship between ENP use and respiratory health among adolescents. The findings suggest that ENP use among adolescents is associated with increased frequency of wheezing and dry cough, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing pulmonary clinical manifestations early on. The study also underscores the need for regulatory and prevention efforts to protect public health and minimize the potential risks associated with ENP use among youth.
Citation
Cherian C, Buta E, Simon P, Gueorguieva R, Krishnan-Sarin S. association of Vaping and Respiratory health among Youth in the Population assessment of Tobacco and health (PaTh) Study Wave 3. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2021;18(15). doi:10.3390/ijerph18158208
