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On this occasion, we will provide you with some information related to research from UCL (University College London) which addresses contradictory reports regarding the relationship between vaping and the likelihood of contracting COVID-19. The HEBECO study (Health Behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic) conducted a cross-sectional online survey of 2,791 UK adults.

Researchers from University College London, UK, explored “i) the relationship between vaping and self-reported diagnosis/suspected Covid-19; ii) changes in vaping since Covid-19 and factors associated with these changes; iii) whether Covid-19 motivated current or recent ex-vapers to quit.”

Self-reported data on sociodemographic characteristics, diagnosis/suspected Covid-19, vaping status, changes in vaping, and motivation to quit vaping since Covid-19 were collected through survey responses from a total of 2,791 participants.

Current study rules out vaping as a protective factor

“There was no difference in diagnosis/suspected Covid-19 between never, current, and former vapers. Bayes factors indicated there was sufficient evidence to rule out a small negative (protective) association between vaping status and being diagnosed/suspected of Covid-19,” the researchers reported.

“Among current vapers (n=397), 9.7% (95% CI 6.8-12.6%) reported vaping less than usual since Covid-19, 42.0% (37.2-46.9%) reported vaping more, and 48.3% (43.4-53.2%) reported no change. In adjusted analyses, less vaping was associated with being female (aOR=3.40, 95% CI 1.73-6.71), not living with children (aOR=4.93, 1.15-21.08) and concurrent smoking (aOR=8.77, 3.04-25.64), while more vaping was associated with being younger (aOR=5.26, 1.37-20.0), living alone (aOR=2.08, 1.14-3.85), and diagnosed/suspected Covid-19 (aOR=4.72, 2.60-8.62). Of current vapers, 32.2% (95% CI 27.5-36.8%) were motivated to quit vaping since Covid-19, partly motivated by Covid-19, and 17.4% (9.7-26.3%) of recent ex-vapers quit vaping due to Covid-19.”

Further research explores the link between COVID-19 and nicotine consumption

Contrary to previous findings, the current study found no difference in the rate of diagnosis/suspected Covid-19 between never, current, and former vapers. Meanwhile, based on research showing that nicotine acts as a protective factor against COVID, a recent press release by Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP) explained that nicotine inhibits virus penetration and spread within cells, and therefore nicotine may play a prophylactic (preventive) role against COVID-19. To test this effect, AP-HP will conduct further research to investigate this relationship.

The researchers will provide nicotine patches to some participants for a period of 4 to 5 months, and then conduct follow-up for 6 to 7 months. Of course, it is still too early to conclude exactly how nicotine interacts with the coronavirus. However, if nicotine is indeed confirmed as a protective factor, NRTs including e-cigarettes could play an important role in controlling this pandemic.

So, that’s all for this article. Hopefully, an article like this can provide new insights for you vapers. Of course, if you want to share, gain knowledge about vape, and look for RELX products, you can come directly to the nearest Vapeboss retail store. There, our Vaporista will assist you and provide a lot of information about the world of vape. Also, if you are short on vape supplies and have difficulty buying them, you can contact our retail WA for purchases with a COD system. Because Vapeboss is the most complete and trusted vape store since 2014 and an official distributor of RELX East Java, so whatever your vape needs are, they are definitely available.

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Keep Calm and Vape Like a Boss and Always stay safe while vaping and always adhere to health protocols during the current pandemic. Have a nice day Bigboss!

Source: Vapingpost