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2025.
Comparison of Heat-not-Burn-Tobacco-Products and Cigarette Use Effect on Lung Health Deterioration in Adults – A Single Center Experience
Introduction. The harmful effect of cigarette use has been proven through existing studies, but the recent advanced use of heat-not-burn-tobacco-products (HNB) and its effect remains under observation. Results. After six months, HNB users exhibited better-preserved FEV1 and peripheral oxygenation values. Conclusion. Patients using HNB tobacco products achieved better 6MWT and spirometry testing results and showed lower cholesterol and hs-CRP levels after six months of follow-up. Keywords: smoking, spirometry, heat-not-burn, lung function decline, respiratory health.