Young Adults Who Vape Are More Likely To Have This Infection

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A new study found links between vaping and symptoms of bronchitis in young adults, including coughing, wheezing and chest whistles. Now that COVID-19 is in the picture, people with compromised lungs or an underlying health condition should be extra careful when vaping. Researchers examined more than 2,000 young adults who answered questions in regard to their history of vaping and smoking, and their respiratory health. When vaping cannabis three or more times within the past month, researchers noted twice the risk for wheezing and in some cases there were instances of chest whistling. While avid smokers experienced more pronounced symptoms, these symptoms specific existed no matter the regularity of vaping.

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Now that COVID-19 is in the picture, people with compromised lungs or an underlying health condition should be extra careful when vaping.

A new study found links between vaping and symptoms of bronchitis in young adults, including coughing, wheezing and chest whistles. While avid smokers experienced more pronounced symptoms, these symptoms specific existed no matter the regularity of vaping.

The study, published in JAMA Network Open,...

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