Harm Reduct J October 2023 PMID 37794458

Respiratory health effects of e-cigarette substitution for tobacco cigarettes: a systematic review.

Maria Ahmed Qureshi, Robin W M Vernooij, Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa, Riccardo Polosa, Renee O'Leary

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What people are saying

The overall tone is cautiously optimistic, with participants acknowledging that the review indicates e-cigarettes may not cause additional harm, as reflected in phrases like 'does not result in additional harm' and 'potential harm reduction.' The tone is analytical, referencing specific studies and emphasizing the need for more long-term research, which demonstrates moderate engagement and recognition of the study's nuanced implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect agreement with the review's conclusion that e-cigarettes are not significantly harmful to respiratory health, as seen in comments like 'most studies showed no difference' and 'likely does not cause additional harm.'

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, engaging with the topic by sharing summaries and emphasizing the importance of further research, indicating they find the topic relevant but not emotionally charged.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many discussions reference the systematic review's findings and include expert opinions or calls for more studies, demonstrating some depth in engagement with the research implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest the review's findings could influence public perceptions and health policies regarding e-cigarettes, with mentions of harm reduction and calls for ongoing investigation highlighting its potential significance.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review examines whether switching from tobacco cigarettes to e-cigarettes (ENDS) impacts respiratory health, analyzing 16 studies primarily using spirometry tests to measure lung function.
  • Overall, most studies showed no significant changes in respiratory parameters, with some reporting slight improvements or declines, but these findings were often not clinically relevant and the studies had methodological limitations.
  • Due to the low quality and high risk of bias in many studies, the evidence suggests that using e-cigarettes instead of traditional cigarettes likely does not cause additional harm to respiratory health, but confidence in this conclusion is limited.]

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Riccardo Polosa
@RiccardoPolosa · X

New systematic review by #InSilicoScience research team: most of the studies showed no difference in respiratory parameters. This indicates that #ends substitution for smoking likely does not result in additional harm to #respiratory #Health https://t.co/KXLWZmPTkc

Nov 8, 2023 · 29 likes · 17 shares · 2,622 followers View post →
Riccardo Polosa
@RiccardoPolosa · X

While it suggests potential #harmreduction , the need for long-term, #highquality studies is evident. Balancing health improvements and reliable data is key! https://t.co/KXLWZmPTkc

Nov 8, 2023 · 16 likes · 6 shares · 2,622 followers View post →
Michael Redfearn
@RedfearnMike · X

@ladanhajipour If I was still smoking, and I saw your original tweet, I would say to myself, "I'm glad I never tried that vaping. Better the devil you know." I'm happy and consider myself lucky that I was able to quit smoking before public health talked me out of it. https://t.co/EfTXgqmLbk

Dec 6, 2023 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 2,533 followers View post →
Global Action to End Smoking
@GAtoEndSmoking · X

A systematic review led by Dr. Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict assesses the respiratory impact of using e-cigarettes as a substitute for combustible cigarettes. Findings suggest no significant additional harm but call for more long-term research. https://t.co/0XgRoSMicv

Nov 9, 2023 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 4,356 followers View post →
Global Action to End Smoking
@GAtoEndSmoking · X

In this clip, Project Leader Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict shares key findings from a systematic review on the health effects of e-cigarette substitution for tobacco cigarettes. For the full review, click here: https://t.co/UdwRRwGsCg https://t.co/b9FVQytbyA

Nov 28, 2023 · 10 likes · 8 shares · 4,356 followers View post →
CoEHAR
@CoeharUnict · X

Dr. Renée O'Leary explains the results of the latest work by the #Insilicoscience team “Respiratory health effects of e-cigarette substitution for tobacco cigarettes: a systematic review” #THR #nohealthrespiratoryeffects https://t.co/KAzazYQNvq

Nov 13, 2023 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 384 followers View post →

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durand benoit
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RT @RedfearnMike: @ladanhajipour If I was still smoking, and I saw your original tweet, I would say to myself, "I'm glad I never tried that…

Dec 7, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,081 followers View post →
Broony Saint
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RT @RedfearnMike: @ladanhajipour If I was still smoking, and I saw your original tweet, I would say to myself, "I'm glad I never tried that…

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Michael Redfearn
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@ladanhajipour If I was still smoking, and I saw your original tweet, I would say to myself, "I'm glad I never tried that vaping. Better the devil you know." I'm happy and consider myself lucky that I was able to quit smoking before public health talked me out of it. https://t.co/EfTXgqmLbk

Dec 6, 2023 · 12 likes · 2 shares · 2,533 followers View post →
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RT @SmokeFreeFdn: In this clip, Project Leader Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict shares key findings from a systematic review on the health e…

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Robb Cabansag
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RT @SmokeFreeFdn: In this clip, Project Leader Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict shares key findings from a systematic review on the health e…

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Alex Wodak AM
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Rawg Slinkard
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RT @SmokeFreeFdn: In this clip, Project Leader Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict shares key findings from a systematic review on the health e…

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Michael Redfearn
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RT @SmokeFreeFdn: In this clip, Project Leader Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict shares key findings from a systematic review on the health e…

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Broony Saint
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RT @SmokeFreeFdn: In this clip, Project Leader Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict shares key findings from a systematic review on the health e…

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stop blowing smoke
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RT @SmokeFreeFdn: In this clip, Project Leader Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict shares key findings from a systematic review on the health e…

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Global Action to End Smoking
@GAtoEndSmoking · X

In this clip, Project Leader Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict shares key findings from a systematic review on the health effects of e-cigarette substitution for tobacco cigarettes. For the full review, click here: https://t.co/UdwRRwGsCg https://t.co/b9FVQytbyA

Nov 28, 2023 · 10 likes · 8 shares · 4,356 followers View post →
Skip Murray, DSP, TTS
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RT @RiccardoPolosa: New systematic review by #InSilicoScience research team: most of the studies showed no difference in respiratory parame…

Nov 14, 2023 · 17 shares · 6,876 followers View post →
Charles A. Gardner, PhD
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RT @CoeharUnict: Dr. Renée O'Leary explains the results of the latest work by the #Insilicoscience team “Respiratory health effects of e-ci…

Nov 13, 2023 · 5 shares · 13,488 followers View post →
Pam
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RT @CoeharUnict: Dr. Renée O'Leary explains the results of the latest work by the #Insilicoscience team “Respiratory health effects of e-ci…

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DampfFreiheit
@DampfFreiheit · X

RT @CoeharUnict: Dr. Renée O'Leary explains the results of the latest work by the #Insilicoscience team “Respiratory health effects of e-ci…

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PantherNoster
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RT @CoeharUnict: Dr. Renée O'Leary explains the results of the latest work by the #Insilicoscience team “Respiratory health effects of e-ci…

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Jukka Kelovuori
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RT @CoeharUnict: Dr. Renée O'Leary explains the results of the latest work by the #Insilicoscience team “Respiratory health effects of e-ci…

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CoEHAR
@CoeharUnict · X

Dr. Renée O'Leary explains the results of the latest work by the #Insilicoscience team “Respiratory health effects of e-cigarette substitution for tobacco cigarettes: a systematic review” #THR #nohealthrespiratoryeffects https://t.co/KAzazYQNvq

Nov 13, 2023 · 6 likes · 5 shares · 384 followers View post →
ARI-PANTHR
@ARI_PANTHR · X

RT @SmokeFreeFdn: A systematic review led by Dr. Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict assesses the respiratory impact of using e-cigarettes as a…

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AddyTuney
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RT @RiccardoPolosa: New systematic review by #InSilicoScience research team: most of the studies showed no difference in respiratory parame…

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Michael Redfearn
@RedfearnMike · X

RT @SmokeFreeFdn: A systematic review led by Dr. Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict assesses the respiratory impact of using e-cigarettes as a…

Nov 9, 2023 · 6 shares · 2,533 followers View post →
Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai
@gbiondizoccai · X

A review including 16 studies suggests that ENDS substitution for smoking likely does not result in additional harm to respiratory health https://t.co/Fwo257ZFXY

Nov 9, 2023 · 3 likes · 12,212 followers View post →
A Man of the People
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PantherNoster
@PantherNoster · X

RT @SmokeFreeFdn: A systematic review led by Dr. Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict assesses the respiratory impact of using e-cigarettes as a…

Nov 9, 2023 · 6 shares · 2,873 followers View post →
Global Action to End Smoking
@GAtoEndSmoking · X

A systematic review led by Dr. Renee O’Leary from @CoeharUnict assesses the respiratory impact of using e-cigarettes as a substitute for combustible cigarettes. Findings suggest no significant additional harm but call for more long-term research. https://t.co/0XgRoSMicv

Nov 9, 2023 · 11 likes · 6 shares · 4,356 followers View post →
Michael Redfearn
@RedfearnMike · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: New systematic review by #InSilicoScience research team: most of the studies showed no difference in respiratory parame…

Nov 9, 2023 · 17 shares · 2,533 followers View post →
CoEHAR
@CoeharUnict · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: While it suggests potential #harmreduction , the need for long-term, #highquality studies is evident. Balancing health…

Nov 9, 2023 · 6 shares · 384 followers View post →
Rawg Slinkard
@Rawgster · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: New systematic review by #InSilicoScience research team: most of the studies showed no difference in respiratory parame…

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RT @RiccardoPolosa: While it suggests potential #harmreduction , the need for long-term, #highquality studies is evident. Balancing health…

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RT @RiccardoPolosa: New systematic review by #InSilicoScience research team: most of the studies showed no difference in respiratory parame…

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DampfFreiheit
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RT @RiccardoPolosa: While it suggests potential #harmreduction , the need for long-term, #highquality studies is evident. Balancing health…

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DampfFreiheit
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RT @RiccardoPolosa: New systematic review by #InSilicoScience research team: most of the studies showed no difference in respiratory parame…

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PantherNoster
@PantherNoster · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: While it suggests potential #harmreduction , the need for long-term, #highquality studies is evident. Balancing health…

Nov 8, 2023 · 6 shares · 2,873 followers View post →
Riccardo Polosa
@RiccardoPolosa · X

While it suggests potential #harmreduction , the need for long-term, #highquality studies is evident. Balancing health improvements and reliable data is key! https://t.co/KXLWZmPTkc

Nov 8, 2023 · 16 likes · 6 shares · 2,622 followers View post →
Allison
@alli_vapes · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: New systematic review by #InSilicoScience research team: most of the studies showed no difference in respiratory parame…

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Riccardo Polosa
@RiccardoPolosa · X

New systematic review by #InSilicoScience research team: most of the studies showed no difference in respiratory parameters. This indicates that #ends substitution for smoking likely does not result in additional harm to #respiratory #Health https://t.co/KXLWZmPTkc

Nov 8, 2023 · 29 likes · 17 shares · 2,622 followers View post →