Young adult perspectives on their respiratory health symptoms since vaping.

Introduction:
This text is a summary of a qualitative study exploring the perspectives of young adult vapers regarding their respiratory health symptoms since vaping. The study highlights the experiences, descriptions, and factors attributed to their symptoms. The key points and main message of the study are summarized below.

Key Points:

* The study consisted of 35 young adult vapers, aged 18-25 years, who vape at least once a week.
* Participants reported adverse respiratory health symptoms, such as phlegm, cough, and pain in their lungs, some of which they attributed to vaping.
* Participants described continued use of vaping products despite perceived adverse respiratory health consequences.
* Some participants attributed their symptoms to preexisting medical conditions, such as asthma, or to heavy vaping.
* Participants reported a decline in exercise-related endurance since vaping.
* Participants also reported that they experienced worse respiratory symptoms when using specific brands and products, such as JUUL and nicotine salt formulation.
* The study emphasizes the need for future research to evaluate the prevalence and severity of adverse respiratory health symptoms associated with vaping.
* The study suggests that addiction prevention and treatment efforts for young adult vapers may help curtail adverse respiratory health impacts from vaping.

Main Message:
The main message of the study is the need for increased awareness and prevention efforts regarding the potential adverse respiratory health impacts of vaping among young adults. The study highlights the importance of addressing the perceived risk-benefit balance of vaping, especially in light of the continued use of vaping products despite reported respiratory health symptoms. The study also emphasizes the need for further research to better understand the relationship between vaping and respiratory health symptoms. Overall, the study underscores the significance of providing accurate information and promoting responsible use of vaping products among young adults.

Kechter a, Schiff SJ, Simpson Ka, et al. Young adult perspectives on their respiratory health symptoms since vaping. Substance abuse. 2021;42(4):428-432. doi:10.1080/08897077.2020.1856290