Smoking Can Leave You More Susceptible to COVID-19, Experts Say COVID-19 is known to cause respiratory issues, with the most serious cases needing a ventilator to breathe.
As a result, health experts are warning people about the additional dangers of smoking in the age of coronavirus.
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Christy Sadreameli says vaping and smoking can hinder a body's ability to fight off infections.
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Christy Sadreameli, via 'PEOPLE' The American Lung Association's Dr. Albert Rizzo says the same goes for smoking marijuana.
Dr. Albert Rizzo, via CNN As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold, Sadreameli says now is the time to quit smoking.
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