A Cleveland Clinic study is highlighting the dangers of e-cigarettes and vaping. According to researchers, the popular devices have been shown to damage cells that protect your airway. “Why is this important? Because if the integrity of the airway barrier is disrupted, everything can get in, viruses can get in, or other pollutions or allergens can […]
Researchers created a breathing simulator for the study. And then tested different devices and flavors to see how they would impact cells in the airway. They discovered that no matter
Study links teen vaping, smoking and coronavirus
Erica Foreman, Cleveland Clinic News Service
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Could smoking and vaping be aiding the spread of COVID-19?
Recent research aims to uncover whether there’s a relationship between cigarettes, e-cigarettes and the coronavirus, particularly in teenagers and young adults.
Fariba Rezaee, M.D., of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, did not take part in the study but said that when people vape, the act itself can spread the virus.
“These patients put their hands to their mouth and they might not wear the mask at the same time or they can’t,” said Rezaee. “The other problem is that, especially with the teenagers, they share this product with each other, so that’s another risk factor.”