Smoking & Tobacco

Study finds risks for teens and young adults who both vape and smoke traditional cigarettes

E-cigarette users reported higher rates of symptoms, independent of cigarette, cannabis exposure

But symptoms in tobacco-exposed people with preserved spirometry not tied to pulmonary decline

Also in TTHealthWatch: treating COVID-related pneumonia and a new agent for smoking cessation

Improved rates of continuous abstinence after 6 or 12 weeks

Less cardiovascular, respiratory system disease seen where there are tobacco control policies

Sticking with patch yields similar quit rates versus multiple pharmacotherapy approach

Researchers do the legwork to incorporate smoking status into NCI's "Know Your Chances" website

Greater effect seen among individuals with a history of a psychiatric disorder

In retrospective study, 54% mortality rate for those with mucus plugs in 3 or more lung segments

However, cross-sectional study from Hong Kong does not show causality

Even "subdiagnostic" use associated with adverse psychological events, study says

Teens who used e-cigarettes early were more likely to become frequent smokers

Risk greatest for those at high genetic susceptibility engaged in smoking, other bad habits