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Exposure to Advertising Tied to Teen E-Cigarette Use

October 5, 2022

Both electronic cigarette advertising and peer influence are significantly associated with e-cigarette initiation among U.S. teens.

Smoking

Early Natural Menopause Is a Risk Factor for Lung Diseases in Women Who Smoke

By

Ron Goldberg

September 28, 2022

How does early natural menopause affect lung health, aging, and mortality in women who smoke?

Smoking

Risk for Vaping Up for Physically Active High School Students

September 8, 2022

Physically active high school students have an increased relative risk for using electronic vapor products (EVP).

Other important management strategies include avoiding triggers whenever possible, such as exposure to tobacco smoke and occupational and environmental irritants.7 Some patients may benefit from avoiding strong perfumes and other strongly scented products. Using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter and a humidifier might be beneficial in some cases.7 Most patients require multifaceted interventions to optimize results.7 Some patients have been reported to benefit from nasal rinsing and irrigation with saline, particularly in the setting of postnasal drip.3,11 Nasal rinsing is recommended before use of any nasal medications so that the nasal lining is cleansed and topical medications are not rinsed away prematurely.3,11 If patients are found to have drug-induced NAR, they might require adjustments to their medication regimen. If relief of symptoms is not obtained after repeated interventions, surgical consultation might be warranted in some patients.3,11

Smoking

Bronchodilator Does Not Improve Respiratory Symptoms for Tobacco-Exposed

September 7, 2022

For symptomatic, tobacco-exposed persons with preserved lung function, inhaled dual bronchodilator therapy does not reduce respiratory symptoms.

Smoking

Remote Smoking Cessation Program for Individuals Targeted for Lung Screening

By

Ron Goldberg

September 2, 2022

Can smoking cessation counseling via telephone effectively increase quit rates among adults enrolled in a lung health screening program?

Smoking

Adults in the US Stopped Trying to Quit Smoking During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

August 29, 2022

Researchers investigated whether smoking cessation activity decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic among adults in the United States.

Smoking

Marijuana Use, Nicotine Vaping Reached Historic Highs in 2021

August 25, 2022

Marijuana and nicotine vaping reached historically high prevalence among young adults in 2021, according to a published report.

General Pulmonology

FDA Issues Warning to Maker of Illegal Nicotine Gummies

August 23, 2022

Gummies look like candy and can cause severe nicotine toxicity or death if young children eat them

Smoking

High-Potency Cannabis Use Associated With Higher Risk for Psychosis

By

Heather R. Johnson

August 22, 2022

Researchers investigated whether high-potency cannabis may be associated with a higher risk of psychosis and cannabis use disorder compared with lower-potency products.

Smoking

Baseline Knowledge Uneven Among Cannabis Dispensary Personnel

August 22, 2022

The researchers found that the study participants endorsed passionate commitment to their profession and were frequently motivated by personal experience with medicinal cannabis therapeutics.