E-cigarettes in ENT: what do we need to know?. Issue 6 (19th April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stobbs, N; Lillis, A; Kumar, N
• Is Part Of: Journal of laryngology & otology. Volume 130:Issue 6(2016)
• Page Start: 512
• Page End: 515
• Publication Date: 2016-04-19
• Subjects: Smoking Cessation, -- Electronic Cigarettes, -- Carcinogens, -- Nicotine; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1017/S002221511600102X
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-2151

Abstract

Abstract: Background: E-cigarette use in the UK is increasing and we are commonly encountering patients in the ENT clinic who are e-cigarette smokers. Currently, there is no regulatory body or licensing for e-cigarettes. This means that the contents, and therefore potential carcinogenic and toxic risks, can vary greatly from product to product. Patients are starting to ask about the risks of e-cigarettes and their use in smoking cessation. Objectives: This review aimed to examine the regulations, trends, and carcinogenic and health risks of e-cigarettes, and summarise the evidence for their use in smoking cessation. It also aimed to provide a general awareness regarding the advice and information that can be safely given to patients.