E-cig users, cigarette users and non-smokers are needed for a research study to examine the effects using these products have on your airway compared to a non-smoker. To participate you must be between 18-55, a daily user of e-cig or regular cigarette or be a non-smoker, have no medical or psychological condition that you are taking daily medication for and have no history of lung disease. This study involves only 1 visit, which will take about 2 hours. The visit involves health questions, a questionnaire, brief exam, blood draw and sputum induction to obtain sputum.
Participants will receive $100 compensation.
Call Dr. Mario Perez's office at UConn Health, 860.679.1707.
For more information, contact: Tom Kiely at 860-679-1707