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Association Between E-cigarette Use and Asthma Exacerbations Using Nationally Representative Survey Data
Felicia P Tanu1, Mario F Perez2, Tucker V Rathe1
1Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, USA.
Cureus
|January 13, 2025
Summary
This study found no link between electronic cigarette use and asthma exacerbations in US adults. Further research is needed to understand the long-term health effects of vaping on respiratory conditions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Respiratory Medicine
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is rising in the US, with potential health impacts yet to be fully understood.
- Cigarette smoking is a known risk factor for asthma; e-cigarettes may pose similar risks.
- Research is needed to clarify the association between e-cigarette use and asthma exacerbations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between e-cigarette use and asthma exacerbations in US adults with diagnosed asthma.
- To compare asthma exacerbation rates among exclusive e-cigarette users, exclusive cigarette users, dual users, and never users.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2018 Asthma Call Back Survey (ACBS) and the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
- Categorized participants into exclusive e-cigarette users, exclusive cigarette users, dual users, and never users.
- Employed multivariable logistic regression with complex survey design, including population weights and confounder adjustments.
Main Results:
- The study included 11,598 adults: 3.9% exclusive e-cigarette users, 32.2% exclusive cigarette users, 12.8% dual users, and 51.1% never users.
- No statistically significant association was found between asthma exacerbations and exclusive e-cigarette use (OR: 0.88), exclusive cigarette use (OR: 0.80), or dual-use (OR: 0.98).
Conclusions:
- No significant association was observed between exclusive e-cigarette use, exclusive cigarette use, or dual-use and asthma exacerbations in US adults with asthma.
- Continued research on e-cigarette use is crucial for assessing future health effects and informing public health recommendations.
- The findings highlight the need for ongoing investigation into the respiratory health impacts of novel nicotine products.
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