On behalf of the California Tobacco Control Program, we wanted to get this important information out to all Californians. Health officials are now including smokers who already have lung disease as those at higher risk of more severe COVID-19 illness.
New this week, the California Smokers’ Helpline, a free quit resource that is ready to help our residents quit smoking or vaping, is offering a two-week supply of nicotine patches. More information is available at nobutts.org or by calling 1-800-NO–BUTTS (1-800-662-8887).
Below are some key points from the research:
Attached is a contributed article written by Dr. Elisa Tong, a leading cessation expert and clinical physician at UC Davis, that you are welcome to post.
New this week, the California Smokers’ Helpline, a free quit resource that is ready to help our residents quit smoking or vaping, is offering a two-week supply of nicotine patches. More information is available at nobutts.org or by calling 1-800-NO–BUTTS (1-800-662-8887).
Below are some key points from the research:
- A published study from Wuhan showed that, compared to nonsmokers, twice as many smokers with COVID-19 were admitted to the intensive care unit, needed mechanical ventilation, or died.
- We know that smoking and vaping are associated with an inflammatory process in the lining of the lungs, the very place that COVID-19 causes its most serious damage.
Attached is a contributed article written by Dr. Elisa Tong, a leading cessation expert and clinical physician at UC Davis, that you are welcome to post.
