Alshehri Fahad S
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Front Pharmacol. 2024 Jul 22;15:1293062. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1293062. eCollection 2024.
Many people still struggle with quitting smoking despite available treatment options, making it one of the most significant public health challenges that our society faces. The use of electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes) has become increasingly popular among people who are seeking to quit smoking. The objective of this review paper is to present a comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms, several types, and impact of E-cigarettes, along with supporting evidence indicating their efficacy in aiding smokers to quit tobacco usage. Additionally, the review discusses recent developments in the treatment of smoking cessation, which include conventional smoking cessation methods. Also, the review discusses the challenges, potential risks, ethical considerations, and controversies surrounding the use of E-cigarettes. The present review presents a comprehensive examination of the existing methods and approaches employed in smoking cessation, including the emerging utilization of E-cigarettes as an effective option in smoking cessation. It explores their efficacy as a valuable instrument in promoting smoking cessation.
尽管有可用的治疗方法,但许多人仍在戒烟方面苦苦挣扎,这使其成为我们社会面临的最重大的公共卫生挑战之一。电子烟在寻求戒烟的人群中越来越受欢迎。这篇综述文章的目的是对电子烟的作用机制、几种类型和影响进行全面分析,并提供支持证据表明其在帮助吸烟者戒烟方面的功效。此外,该综述讨论了戒烟治疗的最新进展,包括传统的戒烟方法。同时,该综述还讨论了围绕电子烟使用的挑战、潜在风险、伦理考量和争议。本综述全面审视了现有的戒烟方法和途径,包括将电子烟作为戒烟有效选择的新兴应用。它探讨了电子烟作为促进戒烟的宝贵工具的功效。