Objective It is widely held that waterpipe smoking (WPS) is not associated with health
hazards. However, several studies have documented the uptake of several toxicants and …

Hookah or waterpipe smoking or use is an emerging trend in the US population, especially
among the youth. The misperception of hookah being less harmful than cigarettes and the …

Background Waterpipe smoking (WPS) is a social custom common in many Middle Eastern,
North African, and Asian countries and has become increasingly popular in the US …

This is the second in a series of four papers updating the European Cystic Fibrosis Society
(ECFS) standards for the care of people with CF. This paper focuses on establishing and …

Aims and Objectives: Understanding perceptions and factors behind the rise in the
prevalence of shisha smoking is important for the development of prevention strategies and …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of carvacrol on serum level of
inflammatory mediators and respiratory symptoms in the veterans exposed to sulfur mustard …

Shisha (waterpipe) smoking is becoming a more prevalent form of tobacco consumption,
and is growing worldwide, particularly among the young generation in the Middle East. This …

Background/Aim: Epidemiological evidence indicates that water-pipe smoking (WPS)
adversely affects the respiratory system. However, the mechanisms underlying its effects are …

Hookah smoking has recently emerged as a popular alternative to cigarette smoking
particularly among young adults and women. This study focused on the role of family …

Water pipe smoking is a tobacco smoking method commonly used in Eastern countries and
is gaining popularity in Europe and North America, in particular among adolescents and …