Post Covis Lungs Worse than Worst Smokers Lungs

[katzgar]

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-l...smokers-lungs/

[Walt]

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-l...smokers-lungs/

A lot of people are getting long Covid, and are having long term problems from Covid-19. Even if we stopped Covid-19 today, many more people will die from the damage Covid-19 has done.

[Micawber]

As soon a feasible Republicans will re-concern themselves with public health, exactly when they can start pinning bad things on Biden.

[Stretch]

While most people recover from pneumonia without any lasting lung damage, the pneumonia associated with COVID-19 may be severe. Even after the disease has passed,
lung injury may result in breathing difficulties that might take months to improve.

Three Factors in Coronavirus Lung Damage

Galiatsatos notes three factors that affect the lung damage risk in COVID-19 infections and how likely the person is to recover and regain lung function:

Disease severity. “The first is the severity of the coronavirus infection itself — whether the person has a mild case, or a severe one,” Galiatsatos says. Milder cases are less likely to cause lasting scars in the lung tissue.

Health conditions. Galiatsatos says, “The second is whether there are existing health problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart disease that can raise the risk for severe disease.” Older people are also more vulnerable for a severe case of COVID-19. Their lung tissues may be less elastic, and they may have weakened immunity because of advanced age.

Treatment. “Treatment is the third factor,” he says. “A patient’s recovery and long-term lung health is going to depend on what kind of care they get, and how quickly.” Timely support in the hospital for severely ill patients can minimize lung damage.

Can coronavirus patients lessen the chance of lung damage?

There are things patients can do to increase their chances for less severe lung damage, Galiatsatos says.

“If you have a health issue that puts you at higher risk, make sure you’re doing everything you can to minimize that. For example, people living with diabetes, COPD or heart disease should be especially careful to manage those conditions with monitoring and taking their medications as directed.”

Galiatsatos adds that proper nutrition and hydration can also help patients avoid complications of COVID-19. “Staying well fed is important for overall health. Proper hydration maintains proper blood volume and healthy mucous membranes in the respiratory system, which can help them better resist infection and tissue damage.”
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heal...s-to-the-lungs

[ThatOwlWoman]

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-l...smokers-lungs/

I know several ppl who have had the virus now, and at least half of them are still suffering chest pain, fatigue, "brain fog," and low energy levels months down the road. The oldest of these is in her early 50s and otherwise healthy until this happened.

[Phantasmal]

I know several ppl who have had the virus now, and at least half of them are still suffering chest pain, fatigue, "brain fog," and low energy levels months down the road. The oldest of these is in her early 50s and otherwise healthy until this happened.

My nephew a 40 year old Army Ranger says he still gets exhausted easily, he contacted it early on. His wife who has many health issues is worse off. Think we have no idea how many people suffer from the long haul side effects.

[ThatOwlWoman]

My nephew a 40 year old Army Ranger says he still gets exhausted easily, he contacted it early on. His wife who has many health issues is worse off. Think we have no idea how many people suffer from the long haul side effects.

I hope he will be okay eventually. Did you see the graphic of the lung x-rays in the OP article? Gods.

[Phantasmal]

I hope he will be okay eventually. Did you see the graphic of the lung x-rays in the OP article? Gods.

I hope so as well. It’s his wife I truly worry about, she weighs 106 dripping wet and has an autoimmune disease.

[ThatOwlWoman]

I hope so as well. It’s his wife I truly worry about, she weighs 106 dripping wet and has an autoimmune disease.

Oh no. :~(