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COVID-19 Miniseries Episode 40: Breaking Down the Impact of Smoking in COVID-19 Part 1
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COVID-19 Miniseries Episode 40: Breaking Down the Impact of Smoking in COVID-19 Part 1

Mayo Clinic Talks

July 7, 202031m 57s

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Show Notes

This episode was recorded June 17, 2020. 

To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast

Guest:  J. Taylor Hays, M.D. (@jtaylorhays), Robert Vassallo, M.D.

Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. (@AmitGhosh006

Is smoking a risk factor for severe disease in COVID-19? How accurate is the documentation of smoking in COVID-19 cohorts currently published? What role should a smoking history play in the prognosis and management of COVID-19? Drs. Hays and Vassallo discuss the prevalence of smoking worldwide, the impact of documentation, and the role smoking may play in COVID-19.

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