GASO: Breathe Easier- Quit Smoking (Article from CDC)

 Did you know that if you’re an adult who smokes, you have a higher risk for severe illness from lung infections like the flu or COVID-19?

But there’s good news: you can start breathing easier when you quit smoking, and you can get on the path to becoming smokefree by setting a quit date. That’s what the American Cancer Societyexternal icon’s Great American Smokeoutexternal icon® is all about: joining the millions of Americans who have quit smoking! By making a commitment to quit this November 19th, you’re protecting your future health and lowering your risk for serious lung disease.