SIMILARITY BETWEEN SMOKERS AND COVID-19 INFECTED

Abstract

The worsening of pulmonary conditions both in smokers and in patients with respiratory comorbidities such as infection by Covid-19, both have similarities including receptors, enzymes and symptoms. However, smokers have more aggravating conditions due to the diseases that tobacco already induces the health of the individual in addition to having a greater risk of becoming infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus in relation to non-smokers. Several research institutions list tobacco (listing all types) as an aggravating factor for infection with the new coronavirus. Nicotine, one of the main substances present in cigarettes, is studied as a protective factor against the virus. Passive smokers are also related, that is, those who are ex-smokers or even those who have never smoked, may have aggravating factors.