Smoking and Tobacco News

Parental smoking influences factors such as beta-agonist use and increased risk for developing asthma in pediatric patients, according to results from a recent study published in Chest.

Since 2005, the rate of cigarette smoking among adults decreased from 20.9% to 16.8% in 2014; however, those who were uninsured or insured by Medicaid were significantly more likely to be smokers, according to recently published data.

Since 2014, a small increase in smoking cessation treatment options covered by Medicaid was seen; however, only nine states cover all nine evidence-based effective treatments, according to recently published data.

The FDA has initiated a first-of-its-kind complaint that would force a group of retailers to stop their sale of tobacco products for 30 days, according to a press release.

Current smokers, particularly those who recently attempted to quit, and former smokers who quit within the past year were most likely to use electronic cigarettes, according to recently published data.

Children exposed to tobacco smoke may have altered immunoglobulin E–mediated immune responses that may make them more sensitive to environmental allergens such as grass pollen, cockroaches and certain foods, according to study results.

Smoking status affects the incidence of epidermal growth factor receptor mutations, as well as the spectrum of these mutations, in patients with lung adenocarcinoma.

In Japan, children who were exposed to secondhand smoke were at a twofold increased risk for caries in deciduous teeth, and according to recently published data. 

MONTREAL — Smoking appeared strongly associated with obstructive sleep apnea and various risk factors for the sleep disorder, according to results of a cross sectional study presented at CHEST Annual Meeting 2015.

MONTREAL — Lymphovascular invasion, central tumor location and smoking history increased the risk for recurrence in patients who underwent surgery to treat early stage non–small cell lung cancer, according to data presented at CHEST Annual Meeting 2015.