Electronic Cigarette Cessation in Youth and Young Adults: A Case Series

Electronic Cigarette Cessation in Youth and Young Adults: A Case Series

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Introduction: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) usage use has increased exponentially, especially in youth and young adults.For many, the usage of these products results in a severe addiction, one that is difficult to discontinue.Further, e-cigarette cessation is challenging as there are no specific guidelines directing such medical management for patients and their respective clinicians.

Here, we report a case series of patients who we are attempting to wean from e-cigarettes with medical guidance.Methods: Six patients who self-reported daily e-cigarette usage and were enrolled in our Tobacco Treatment Clinic (TTC) were followed for 12-months.An inventory of the e-cigarette product and usage was captured, along with responses to identify when the patients experienced majority of their cravings.

Co-morbidities, if present, were documented.Documentation of interventions, counseling with or without pharmacological therapies, were captured.Primary outcome Kits was cessation at 6-months.

Results: The 6 patients enrolled in clinic ranged in age from 17 to 31 years, with 4 of the patients identifying as males and 2 as females.Patients were using e-cigarettes for 1 to 6 years prior to enrolling into the TTC.As for interventions, all patients received counseling and pharmacological interventions in the form of nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs).

Three of the 6 patients were weaned off e-cigarettes by 6-months, with a fourth patient weaned off at the 8-month mark.Variables identified as barriers to cessation included non-compliance with medical regimen and peer influence.Discussion: Here we present a case series of attempting to wean persons from electronic Pod Vapes cigarettes use.

Given the lack of international guidelines in e-cigarette addiction management, we believe this case series will be of value for clinicians and their patients.Further studies are warranted to help patients with e-cigarette addiction in their attempt at cessation.