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I recently quit cigarettes, and started to smoke e-cigs: what about the viruses and pathogens housed by the tip? what do i risk?

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COVID 19: It is better not to use any products that could impact your lung health when dealing with the COVID 19 pandemic.

Answered 5/24/2020

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A member asked:

I recently quit cigarettes, and started to smoke e-cigs: what about the viruses and pathogens housed by the tip? what do i risk?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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