Does Vaping Worsen the Effects of COVID-19?
- 4 years ago
Does Vaping
Worsen the Effects
of COVID-19? With recent reports that a fairly high number
of coronavirus hospitalizations in the
United States are among younger adults, many have begun to question
whether there is a link between
vaping and more severe cases
of the respiratory illness. According to experts, while there isn’t any concrete
evidence of a connection, there is cause for concern. Having a preexisting condition, especially a
respiratory related one, has been found to increase
the chances of COVID-19 complications. People with smoking-related
conditions, such as heart and
lung disease, are also among
those at a higher-risk. Vaping products haven’t been
on the market long enough to
determine long-term effects, so it is unclear whether vaping can
lead to lung disease or other conditions,
as combustible-cigarettes can. Dr. Michael Siegel of the Boston University School of
Public Health believes those who vape should consider
stopping simply as a “precautionary method.” Dr. Michael Siegel,
to 'TIME'
Worsen the Effects
of COVID-19? With recent reports that a fairly high number
of coronavirus hospitalizations in the
United States are among younger adults, many have begun to question
whether there is a link between
vaping and more severe cases
of the respiratory illness. According to experts, while there isn’t any concrete
evidence of a connection, there is cause for concern. Having a preexisting condition, especially a
respiratory related one, has been found to increase
the chances of COVID-19 complications. People with smoking-related
conditions, such as heart and
lung disease, are also among
those at a higher-risk. Vaping products haven’t been
on the market long enough to
determine long-term effects, so it is unclear whether vaping can
lead to lung disease or other conditions,
as combustible-cigarettes can. Dr. Michael Siegel of the Boston University School of
Public Health believes those who vape should consider
stopping simply as a “precautionary method.” Dr. Michael Siegel,
to 'TIME'