E-cigarette use and respiratory symptoms in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is gaining popularity among adults. Monitoring e-cigarette-induced respiratory symptoms is crucial for both clinical and regulatory purposes. We systematically reviewed the current literature to understand the prevalence of respiratory symptoms among exclusive e-cigarette users, dual users, and former smokers.

Methods

Databases searched included PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Scopus. We included all English-language, empirical quantitative articles that explored the prevalence of e-cigarette-related respiratory symptoms. Random-effects models were utilized in conducting the meta-analyses. The quality of identified studies was evaluated using the NIH Study Quality Assessment Tools. This study is registered wit

SUBMITTER: Alqahtani MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10720266 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature