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Asthma Attacks Rise With Home Vaping
2 Oct
Summary
- Asthma attacks increased in homes where vaping occurred.
- Combined tobacco and vaping use led to highest flare-ups.
- No safe exposure level exists for tobacco or e-cigarettes.
Parents who smoke and switch to vaping may not be protecting their children with asthma, according to new findings. A study analyzing data from more than 48,000 doctor visits for children with asthma found an increased likelihood of asthma attacks in households where someone vaped.
The research, presented at a pediatric meeting, highlights that the combination of traditional smoking and vaping in the home was associated with the highest rates of asthma flare-ups. These incidents included nighttime symptoms, activity-related issues, increased rescue inhaler use, and hospital admissions.
Even exposure to vaping or smoking alone was linked to more asthma flares and symptoms in children. Researchers stressed that there is no safe level of exposure to tobacco or e-cigarettes for children, advising caregivers to quit these products entirely.
Instead of switching to vaping, parents are encouraged to use evidence-based cessation methods such as nicotine replacement therapy, varenicline, and counseling to quit smoking.
