During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Lung Specialists of the World Implore You: Inhale Only Clean Air

Abstract

Can smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes (nicotine/ cannabinoids/marijuana) protect me against COVID-19? No! Multiple research studies have now demonstrated that people who use cigarettes and e-cigarettes have worse outcomes if they get COVID-19. This is because the smoke and fumes/ aerosols cause inflammation in the lungs just like COVID-19 can. More inflammation means less ability for the lungs to absorb oxygen into the body.