Rakesh Gupta Author

Short Communication Open Access

Vulnerability of users of Tobacco/ Nicotine in any form including E-cigarettes to COVID 19

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Rakesh Gupta

Now it is well documented that, smoking of tobacco or E-Cigarette would increase chances of COVID-19 infection and progression of this deadly disease. Smoking affects and reduces general immunity of the body and reduces cell-mediated immunity. Smoking also reduces the mobility of cilia (small fibres on the surface of the lungs) that clean, defend and protect the lungs. It is clear that the COVID-19 as well as smoking, directly and seriously affect lung health. In the largest study from China, there were 1099 patients; 173 severe; and 926 non-severe. The data shows that among the severely affected patients, 16.9% were current smokers while 11.8% were among non-severe. Among those reaching endpoint (defined as needing mechanical ventilation, admission to an ICU or death): 25.5% were ... view more»

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