Early data from China and Italy shows that smoking was common among high-risk cases, say three researchers from the University of Newcastle.
NEWCASTLE: If you’re a smoker, there’s really never been a better time to quit.
Here’s what we know about smoking and COVID-19 risk – and how you can boost your chances of quitting while under lockdown.Early data from China suggests smoking history is one factor that risks poor outcomes in COVID-19 patients.According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, smoking is a leading risk factor for chronic disease and death.Smokers are more susceptible to developing heart disease, which so far seems to be the highest risk factor for the COVID-19 death rate.
And the hand-to-mouth action of smoking makes smokers vulnerable to COVID-19 as they are touching their mouth and face more often.We don’t yet know if recent ex-smokers are at higher risk of COVID-19 than people who have never smoked. Given the lungs heal rapidly after quitting smoking, being an ex-smoker is likely to decrease your chances of complications due to COVID-19.The benefits of quitting smoking are almost immediate. Within 24 hours of quitting, the body starts to recover and repair.
Symptoms of chronic bronchitis, such as chronic cough, mucus production and wheeze, decrease rapidly. Among people with asthma, lung function improves within a few months of quitting and treatments are more effective.People should seek behavioural counselling support to work through motivations to quit, strategies for dealing with triggers, and distraction techniques.
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