Summary
Introduction:
This article summarizes a study on the concurrent prevalence of nicotine consumption in the form of e-vaping vs traditional smoking and lung disease in the U.S. population. The study also investigates whether this prevalence differs by the duration of nicotine consumption.
Key Points:
* The study used data from the National health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NhaNES) from 2015 to 2018.
* Participants were included if they were 18 years or older, diagnosed with lung disease (asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or COPD), and had completed data on smoking/cigarette and e-cigarette use.
* Sociodemographic variables such as age, gender, race, annual household income (ahI), comorbid conditions, serum cotinine, and hydroxy cotinine were included.
* The primary aim was to compare the prevalence of asthma and COPD in e-cigarette users, traditional smokers, and dual smokers compared to without smoking.
* a secondary aim was to find out odds of prevalence of asthma and COPD among e-cigarette users, traditional smokers, and dual smokers in comparison to those without smoking.
* The study also described the epidemiology of asthma and COPD among NhaNES respondents.
* SaS software was used to analyze the data.
Main Message:
The study found that the concurrent prevalence of nicotine consumption in the form of e-vaping vs traditional smoking and lung disease in the U.S. population is significant. The prevalence of lung disease was higher in dual smokers compared to e-cigarette users and traditional smokers. The study emphasizes the need for further research on the long-term respiratory effects of vaping and the concurrent prevalence of e-vaping and lung disease, especially in patients with a past or present history of pulmonary disease. The study also highlights the importance of public health measures to decrease the use of e-cigarettes, especially among the young population, and the need for clinicians to engage with youth and their families on the benefits and long-term effects of vaping.
Citation
Dirisanala S, Laller S, Ganti N, et al. E-cigarette use and prevalence of lung diseases among the U.S. population: a NhaNES survey. Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the american Federation for Clinical Research. Published online april 13, 2023:10815589231167356. doi:10.1177/10815589231167357
