Quitting smoking to combat the Coronavirus

The world has been overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic. As healthcare systems around the world continue to buckle under the strain of grappling with this unforgiving and highly infectious disease, there is not much we can do except to stay safe, maintain social distancing and wait it out.

The coronavirus primarily attacks your respiratory system, making it extremely difficult for those with compromised respiratory systems, especially those suffering from chronic diseases such as COPD and lung cancer. These diseases cause individuals to become immunocompromised due to the medication regimen involved in their treatment and puts them at a much higher risk of contracting the coronavirus infection compared to others.

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