Efficacy of Nicotine in Preventing COVID-19 Infection (NICOVID-PREV)
Daily active smokers are infrequent among outpatients or hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Several arguments suggest that nicotine is responsible for this protective effect via the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR).
Nicotine may inhibit the penetration and spread of the virus and have a prophylactic effect in COVID-19 infection.
You don't have to smoke it, just can use a lozenge.
About 3 months ago. FDA vowed to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes. I don't smoke so I haven't noticed if they actually went through with it. I figured it was a sure thing. I stand corrected if they haven't yet done it.
Okay, thanks. My wife still gets here menthol fix.