PRIMARY STUDY

Adolescent e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury: A case series and review of the literature

Key Findings:  This retrospective review of adolescent e-cigarette and vape use-associated lung injury (EVALI) finds that the presentation and management of these patients are unpredictable and emphasizes the importance of thorough evaluation to avoid misdiagnosis.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  8

Study Result:  Negative

Research Location(s):  United States

Year of Pub:  2022


Cannabinoids Studied:  Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Route of Administration:  Inhalation




Citation:  Singh A. Adolescent e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury: A case series and review of the literature. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2022; 57:1076-1084. doi: 10.1002/ppul.25832

Authors:  Singh A