Vaping-Related Disorder Rare but Linked to Mortality in Chronic Lung Disease
Vaping-related disorder is rare in patients with chronic lung disease but is associated with a higher likelihood of mortality.
According to research presented at the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) 2025 Annual Meeting, vaping-related disorder is linked to increased mortality in patients with chronic lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pneumonia, and other lung conditions.
Researchers analyzed approximately 19.7 million patients with chronic lung diseases using the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) datasets from 2020 through 2022 to determine the prevalence of vaping-related disorder and its relation to in-hospital mortality.
The study also explored how demographic and socioeconomic factors affected vaping behaviors.
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Author's summary: Vaping-related disorder increases mortality risk in chronic lung disease patients.