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E-cigarette Users At Increased Risk For Chronic Lung Diseases

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People who use e-cigarettes have a roughly 30% higher risk of developing respiratory illness. The increased risk includes conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, bronchitis, and asthma. The four chronic conditions lead to difficulty breathing and can be life-threatening if left untreated. The risks for chronic lung diseases among current e-cigarette users is 31% higher compared to non-users. According to UPI. former e-cigarette users have a 28% higher risk. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Asthma develops as a result of the narrowing of the airways, and chronic bronchitis is common in smokers. Emphysema is a progressive condition, also diagnosed in smokers, that causes decreased lung capacity.

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