Citation

Biyani S, Derkay CS. Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. 2017; 94: 14-16.

Affiliation

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA; Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, VA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.12.027

PMID

28167004

Abstract

PURPOSE: We provide an update in the literature and national regulations regarding electronic cigarettes with special attention to the pediatric population.

BACKGROUND: Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) are handheld battery operated devices that vaporize nicotine-containing liquids for inhalation. Use of these products has dramatically increased over the last several years, particularly among the youth. ENDS are being marketed with advertising techniques and flavors which appeal to the adolescent and young adult population. More reports of accidental pediatric exposures are being documented, as are suicides from abuse of liquid nicotine. Federal regulation has only now become required of these devices.

CONCLUSION: Use of e cigarettes among adolescents increases each year. Government oversight is needed to protect our children from the re-normalization of tobacco. Otolaryngologists should be prepared to counsel their patients and families regarding the latest in ENDS use.

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Language: en

Keywords

Adolescents; E-cigarettes; Electronic cigarettes; Tobacco cigarettes; Vapor