Research
Preliminary findings link long-term vaping to persistent changes in lung function
The Brief
- Preliminary findings published online in the journal Tobacco Control link long-term vaping in young people to persistent changes in lung function.
- The researchers say further research is needed.
- The cumulative effects might heighten the risk of respiratory problems, according to the source excerpt.
Why it matters
The findings suggest vaping effects on lung function in young people may last rather than reverse, which matters for health educators, clinicians and anyone assessing e-cigarette risk.
Who’s affected
- public health researchers
- clinicians and respiratory specialists
- educators and policymakers concerned with youth vaping
- #vaping
- #lung function
- #youth health
- #respiratory health
- #tobacco control
Long-term vaping in young people may induce persistent changes in lung function, suggest preliminary findings published online in the journal Tobacco Control. Further research is needed, emphasize the researchers. But the cumulative effects might heighten the risk of…
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Preliminary findings link long-term vaping to persistent changes in lung function
Preliminary findings on long-term vaping and lung function reported by Medical Xpress