This webinar presented by Dr Samatha Sonnappa will outlines:

1. Similarities and differences between e-cigarettes and tobacco
2. What is known about the long term toxicity of e-cigarettes, and the ongoing concerns of the paediatric community
3. Scientific studies that show e-cigarettes are not watered down tobacco, but have their own toxicities
4. Absolute importance of a strategy to protect children and young people

Dr Samatha Sonnappa Background

Dr Samatha Sonnappa is a consultant in paediatric respiratory medicine has expertise in diagnosing and treating children with, asthma, exercise-induced breathlessness, wheeze, chronic cough, congenital lung abnormalities, chest infections.

She has a special interest in helping young athletes with exercise-induced respiratory symptoms and has a systematic process for the assessment and treatment of athletes under 16 years of age.