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Exploring the effects of smoking tobacco on COVID-19 risk – News-Medical.Net
A study conducted by researchers in China has shed light on how certain tobacco compounds might prevent cells from becoming infected with severe acute respirato…
A study conducted by researchers in China has shed light on how certain tobacco compounds might prevent cells from becoming infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
However, given that tobacco smoking is associated with more severe COVID-19 among those who become infected and that the compounds identified were carcinogens, the generalized advice to quit smoking remains valid, say the study authors.
“T…
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