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We read with great interest the recent correspondence by Pisinger and Vestbo [1], published in the European Respiratory Journal, which summarises the findings of a Cochrane review on electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation [2]. We strongly agree with Pisinger and Vestbo [1] that the authors have not presented a balanced scientific view and have overlooked the dangers of early, such as e-cigarette or vaping associated lung injury (EVALI), and long-term electronic cigarette use. This is an important public health issue, and we would like to further enhance this discussion.
Abstract
Emerging scientific evidence for vaping-induced lung disease is stronger than short-term behavioural whims. Cease smoking, cease vaping for true nicotine cessation and for healthier lungs. https://bit.ly/3cUfhOv
Footnotes
Conflict of interest: K.D. McAlinden has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: K. Barnsley has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: H.C. Weber has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: G. Haug has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: C. Chia has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: M.S. Eapen has nothing to disclose.
Conflict of interest: S.S. Sohal reports personal fees for lectures from Chiesi, outside the submitted work.
Support statement: This work was supported by the Clifford Craig Foundation and Launceston General Hospital. Funding information for this article has been deposited with the Crossref Funder Registry.
- Received January 6, 2021.
- Accepted March 13, 2021.
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