Acute Respiratory Problems in Vape Users (Electronic Cigarette): A Comprehensive Narrative Review.

BACKGROUND AND AIM: In recent years, the prevalence of new tobacco products has increased significantly worldwide. Among these various types, electronic cigarettes have become particularly popular. This study aims to investigate the relationship between e-cigarette use and acute respiratory problems.

METHOD: Data for this review study were collected through a 3-month search conducted in 2024 by researchers using the databases Medline/PubMed, Scopus, Embase, ISI (Web of Science), ESCI, and DOAJ Collected.

RESULT: The results of this study are classified into five categories, including etiology, symptoms of acute respiratory problems in vape users, geographic distribution of the vape, comparing the harms of vaping versus other tobacco products, and relationship between vape consumption and acute respiratory issues.

CONCLUSION

The widespread prevalence of e-cigarette use worldwide is recognized as a serious threat to the health of all members of society and requires fundamental planning and ongoing monitoring by management systems.