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Sputum cell counts in COPD patients who use electronic cigarettes

Andrew Higham, Augusta Beech, Natalie Jackson, Simon Lea, Dave Singh
European Respiratory Journal 2022 59: 2103016; DOI: 10.1183/13993003.03016-2021
Andrew Higham
1Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Augusta Beech
1Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Natalie Jackson
2Medicines Evaluation Unit, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Simon Lea
1Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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Dave Singh
1Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
2Medicines Evaluation Unit, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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COPD is caused by the inhalation of noxious particles, commonly from cigarette smoking [1]. Smoking cessation is an important part of COPD management. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are used by COPD patients to facilitate cigarette smoking cessation [2]. E-cigarettes contain multiple chemicals that can cause inflammation and toxicity [3]. The potential harm caused by long term e-cigarette use in COPD patients is unknown.

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Electronic cigarette use in COPD ex-smokers causes increased sputum neutrophils https://bit.ly/3HPIisR

Acknowledgements

A. Beech and D. Singh are supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). This research was supported by the North West Lung Centre Charity, Manchester. This report is independent research and the views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health.

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  • Conflict of interest: A. Higham, A. Beech, N. Jackson and S. Lea declare no competing interests. D. Singh declares consulting fees from Aerogen, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Chiesi, Cipla, CSL Behring, Epiendo, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Glenmark, Gossamerbio, Kinaset, Menarini, Novartis, Pulmatrix, Sanofi, Teva, Theravance and Verona, in the 36 months prior to manuscript submission.

  • Received November 25, 2021.
  • Accepted February 7, 2022.
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Andrew Higham, Augusta Beech, Natalie Jackson, Simon Lea, Dave Singh
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