Comparison of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate and Physical Activity Levels in Young Adults Using Traditional Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes

Aslan B., Pasbanibanafshehdaragh A., Çekdemir S., Haklı Ö., Bektas Karakus M., Cagrı Arslan D., ...Daha Fazla

2. Uluslararası Kardiyopulmoner Rehabilitasyon Kongresi, Ankara, Türkiye, 2 - 04 Nisan 2026, ss.73, (Özet Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Ankara
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.73
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective

The aim of this study is to compare the Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) values and physical activity levels in young adults who use traditional cigarettes versus those who use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).

Methods

A total of 47 young adults were included in this cross-sectional study. Participants were divided into two groups: traditional cigarette users (n=22) and e-cigarette users (n=25). Demographic characteristics, resting heart rate, PEF values, nicotine exposure, and physical activity levels (IPAQ-MET) were evaluated. The normal distribution of the data was analyzed using the Shapiro–Wilk test. Continuous variables that did not show a normal distribution were compared using the Mann–Whitney U test. The Chi-square test was used for the analysis of categorical variables. The level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05.

Results

No statistically significant differences were found between the groups regarding age, height, weight, gender, resting heart rate, nicotine exposure, or IPAQ-MET scores (p>0.05). However, it was found that PEF values were statistically significantly lower in individuals using e-cigarettes compared to those using traditional cigarettes (p=0.012).

Conclusion

Young adults using traditional cigarettes and electronic cigarettes are similar in terms of demographic characteristics and physical activity levels. However, despite no difference in nicotine exposure levels, PEF values were lower in e-cigarette users. The effects of different nicotine consumption methods on respiratory functions should be evaluated with larger sample sizes and long-term studies.

Keywords: Cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, respiratory functions, PEF, physical activity.