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Health effects in COPD smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes: a retrospective-prospective 3-year follow-up
Resource Notes:
Abstract Conclusion: The present study suggests that EC use may ameliorate objective and subjective COPD outcomes and that the benefits gained may persist long-term. EC use may reverse some of the harm resulting from tobacco smoking in COPD patients.
Controversies:
None to date.
Publishing Source:
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors:
Riccardo Polosa, Jaymin Bhagwanji Morjaria, Umberto Prosperini, Cristina Russo, Alfio Pennisi, Rosario Puleo, Massimo Caruso, and Pasquale Caponnetto
Citations:
Polosa R, Morjaria JB, Prosperini U, et al. Health effects in COPD smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes: a retrospective-prospective 3-year follow-up. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2018;13:2533–2542. Published 2018 Aug 22. doi:10.2147/COPD.S161138