The Toxicological Effects of e-Cigarette Use in the Upper Airway: A Scoping Review.

Cameron P Worden Kayla B Hicks Trevor G Hackman Wendell G Yarbrough Adam J Kimple Zainab Farzal

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

Current data suggest that while e-cigarettes are generally less harmful than traditional cigarettes, they possess a distinct toxicological profile that is enhanced upon the addition of flavoring(s) and/or nicotine. Future investigations into underexamined subsites, such as the oropharynx and hypopharynx, are needed to comprehensively understand the effects of e-cigarettes on the upper airway.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
replacement therapy
electronic health record
current status
big data
machine learning