expert reaction to a study looking at the effects of e-cigarette use on pulmonary function
November 13, 2026 by sciencemediacentre.org
expert reaction to a study looking at the effects of e-cigarette use on pulmonary function
A new pilot study suggesting that prolonged vaping may affect lung function has drawn criticism from independent experts over significant methodological limitations.
The research involved just 22 participants, lacked a control group and could not fully account for previous smoking. Experts also noted that key findings were not statistically significant after adjustment for multiple comparisons.
Although further research into the respiratory effects of vaping remains important, the responses highlight the need for larger, well-controlled studies before drawing conclusions about long-term harm. Scientific accuracy is essential to informed tobacco harm reduction and responsible risk communication.
11.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 6.7 million current smokers in United Kingdom 13.60% of men are current smokers but only 10.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
