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Vaping Around Kids Raises Asthma Risk Just as Much as Smoking
Researchers found children exposed to vaping at home were 30% more likely to have asthma flares, and dual exposure raised hospital admissions.
- Brian Jenssen, a pediatrician at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, will present findings today at the American Academy of Pediatrics conference in San Diego showing household vaping increases asthma flare-ups in children.
- Many parents mistakenly believe e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to smoking for children. However, the study found no safe level of exposure to tobacco or e-cigarette use for children with asthma.
- Data from more than 48,000 appointments shows children exposed to vaping alone were 40% more likely to suffer asthma symptoms. Combined tobacco and vaping exposure showed the "broadest and strongest" links to poor control.
- Affected children experienced significantly higher rates of rescue inhaler use and hospital admissions, and were 40% more likely to have uncontrolled asthma. Doctors urge pediatric care teams to screen for all household nicotine use.
- While the NHS recommends switching to vaping to quit smoking, experts argue cessation support must address both nicotine sources. Parents should use evidence-based options like counseling and nicotine replacement therapy to protect children.
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In-home exposure to e-cigarettes and tobacco linked to children's asthma flare-ups
Household exposure to e-cigarettes increases the risk of asthma flare-ups in children, challenging the assumption that e-cigarettes are a "safer" source of secondhand smoke, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2026 National Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.
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Smoking parents who think that they are benefiting their children with asthma if they switch from conventional cigarettes to electronic ones should think again.
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