The effect of flavoured and non-flavoured tobacco on subjective experience, topography and toxicant exposure among waterpipe smokers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Flavoured waterpipe (WP) tobacco is a major factor in the resurgence of WP smoking and a main attractant of WP use among youth. Yet, evidence of the effects of limiting flavour on WP smoker's experiences and exposures is limited. This study examined the impact of flavour manipulation on WP smokers' toxicant exposure and smoking experiences.

Method

A total of 144 WP smokers attended two, 45 min ad libitum smoking sessions (flavoured vs non-flavoured tobacco) in a crossover design study. Participants completed a battery of questions assessing subjective smoking experiences. Exhaled carbon monoxide (eCO) and plasma nicotine concentrations were measured before and after the smoking sessions. Puff topography was recorded throughout the smoking sessions.

Results

SUBMITTER: Ben Taleb Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7050424 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature