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E-cigarette Duration and Incident COPD Among Adults Aged 40 Years and Older with a Smoking History

2026-02-05 respiratory medicine Title + abstract only
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ImportanceChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States (US), largely driven by cigarette smoking and characterized by progressive lung injury. While e-cigarettes are promoted as a less harmful alternative to cigarette smoking, their long-term health effects, including the impact of prolonged use on COPD incidence among adults who have smoked, are not well understood. ObjectiveTo evaluate the prospective association between ...

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