Vaping is linked to a substantially increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young adults, according to a new study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Original article published August 11, 2020 by the Standford Medicine News Center The study, which was published online Aug. 11 in the Journal of Adolescent Health, is the first to examine connections

Key Measures to Reduce Coronavirus (COVID-19) Complications: Stop Smoking/Vaping When someone’s lungs are exposed to flu or other infections the adverse effects of smoking or vaping are much more serious than among people who do not smoke or vape. Smoking is associated with increased development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in people with a risk factor like severe infection,