Switching to e-cigarettes may ease respiratory symptoms, offering hope for smokers
January 06, 2025 by news-medical.net
Switching to e-cigarettes may ease respiratory symptoms, offering hope for smokers
Switching from conventional cigarettes to e-cigarettes shows potential for improving respiratory health, especially in reducing smoking-related symptoms. A recent study suggested that transitioning entirely to e-cigarettes might alleviate these symptoms. Analysis from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health study waves 2-6 revealed that individuals who switched to e-cigarettes or quit smoking completely experienced symptom improvement, compared to those who continued smoking conventional cigarettes. Factors like age, race, and comorbidities influenced respiratory health outcomes. While further research is needed to confirm these findings, the study highlights the short-term benefits of transitioning to e-cigarettes for smokers struggling to quit and emphasizes the need for long-term health investigations.
