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Vaping Health Advice — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 16-year-old boy asks about vaping (e-cigarette use). What health advice should be given?

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Correct answer: DVaping is not risk-free; nicotine in e-cigarettes is addictive and harmful to the developing adolescent brain, and the long-term health effects are unknown

E-cigarettes/vaping: nicotine is highly addictive and harmful to the developing adolescent brain (affecting attention, learning, mood). Other ingredients may cause lung injury. Vaping is NOT recommended as a smoking cessation tool in adolescents. In Australia, nicotine-containing e-cigarettes require a prescription.

Reference: RACP – 2024 – Position Statement on E-Cigarettes