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 Microbial Biocontrol Strategies for Ambrosia Beetles and Their Associated Phytopathogenic Fungi of interventions, counseling with or without pharmacological therapies, were captured.Primary outcome 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 Routing with Renewable Energy Management in Wireless Sensor Networks 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 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.