Most Indonesians are active smokers. Even though during the Covid-19 corona virus pandemic a smoker is more likely to be infected with the disease.
Chairman of the Indonesian Association of Lung Doctors, Department of Pulmonology, Dr. dr. Agus Dwi Susanto Sp.P (K), FISR, FAPSR said, a smoker will have interference with the immunity of the respiratory tract and lungs due to cigarette smoke.
“Smoking increases the regulation of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors. In addition, long-time smokers are also at risk of developing comorbid diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, COPD, etc., ”explained dr. Agus, at the Cigarette Press Conference in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era, Wednesday (23/9/2020).
Not only a problem with the health of the body’s organs. A person’s habit of smoking also opens a huge opening for viruses and bacteria to enter through the mouth and other respiratory tracts.
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“Smoking often holds his mouth while smoking cigarettes with his hands without washing them first. This condition has a risk of hands being contaminated with germs and viruses, “he concluded.
(DRM)
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