Does smoking Hookah cause COVID?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between smoking hookah and COVID-19, specifically whether smoking can cause COVID-19 infections. Participants express varying levels of interest and skepticism regarding the topic.

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  • Some participants express a desire to understand the connection between smoking hookah and COVID-19.
  • Others question the validity of the topic, suggesting it may not be a serious inquiry.
  • One participant asserts that smoking does not cause COVID-19, clarifying that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is responsible for COVID-19 infections, while smoking may influence the likelihood of infection and the severity of outcomes.
  • A participant provides a reference to a medical article related to smoking and COVID-19, suggesting further research on the topic.

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Participants generally disagree on the seriousness of the inquiry, with some dismissing it as not credible. There is no consensus on the implications of smoking hookah in relation to COVID-19.

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Some participants express confusion about the topic's validity, and there are indications of miscommunication regarding the thread's purpose. The discussion lacks detailed scientific exploration of the claims made.

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New user has been reminded that thread starts must be based on valid references (which are missing here)
I want to know about this thing.
 
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user852 said:
I want to know about this thing.
This looks like a BS thing posted by someone who just joined.
 
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BillTre said:
This looks like a BS thing posted by someone who just joined.
Agree.
 
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phinds said:
Agree.
That was supposed to be a report, but I guess I hit the wrong button.
 
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BillTre said:
That was supposed to be a report, but I guess I hit the wrong button.
Agreed :smile:
 
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LOL. I hit the el-Locko button for now. Let me figure out what to do...
 
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user852 said:
I want to know about this thing.
Then you should do a Google search like Smoking Marijuana and Covid to find good medical references like this one:

https://ascpjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13722-021-00214-0

As for Causing Covid, no. The SARS-CoV-2 virus is what causes Covid infections. Smoking has effects on the liklihood of infection and also the outcomes of the infection, but it cannot cause it.

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