Vaping and Chronic Lung Disease

Researchers analyzed records from 2013 to 2016 on new lung disease diagnoses and found that both traditional smoking and e-cigarette use are associated with an elevated risk for chronic lung disease compared with nonsmokers (50% and 33%, respectively). The findings are important because debate continues over whether e-cigarettes should be promoted as a safe tool for smokers looking to quit the habit. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, December 2019