New Study Links Electronic Cigarettes and Wheezing in Adults (IMAGE)
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People who vaped were nearly twice as likely to experience wheezing compared to people who didn't use tobacco products, according to a study published in Tobacco Control. Wheezing is often a precursor to other serious health conditions such as emphysema, lung cancer and sleep apnea. The study is concerning because vaping has taken off among youth who use vaping devices like Juuls with nicotine pods in hundreds of different flavors, such as fruit, candy and dessert.
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University of Rochester Medical Center
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