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smoking and
COVID -19
Smoking tobacco products leads to diseases
which affect the human immune system including
the lungs. If your lungs are already damaged by smoking, you are at a higher risk of a severe case of COVID-19. Your lungs may be unable to provide you with enough oxygen during infection.
Tips to help you quit smoking:
Pick a quit date
Throw away all cigarettes and ashtrays
Reach out to non-smoking family members and friends for support Stock up on oral substitutes such as hard candy, carrot sticks and gum You can also ask your doctor about other strategies to quit smoking
Stay safe. Stay healthy.
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