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MDPI, Children, 3(9), p. 311, 2022

DOI: 10.3390/children9030311

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Vaping in Asthmatic Adolescents: Time to Deal with the Elephant in the Room

Journal article published in 2022 by Grigorios Chatziparasidis ORCID, Ahmad Kantar ORCID
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract

Adolescence is a period characterized by developmental, psychological, and psychosocial alterations, with a major impact on youths’ attitudes and perceptions. Adolescents with asthma may not comply with treatment and may develop risky behaviors, including smoking, vaping, and other substance use, leading to unanticipated exacerbations and consequences. Vaping has become extremely popular in this age group, and studies have suggested that it has potential adverse effects on asthmatic airways. More well-designed studies are needed to confirm the initial worrying data, and action must be taken by both medical officers and health authorities to deal with the elephant in the room and curb the vaping pandemic. The aim of this paper is to provide a review of the current knowledge regarding the effect of vaping on adolescents with asthma and to propose actions to restrain this fast-growing trend.