What COVID-19 Does to the Lungs
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that affects the respiratory tract and lungs. It causes breathing problems ranging from mild to critical severity and can trigger complications including pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and sepsis, with the potential for lasting lung and organ damage.
Implications of COVID-19 Pneumonia
Pneumonia is where the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed and fill with fluid, limiting oxygen intake. COVID-19-related pneumonia typically affects both lungs and may require hospitalization with oxygen or ventilator support. Most patients recover without permanent damage, though recovery can take months before breathing difficulties improve.
Sepsis
Sepsis occurs when an infection spreads through the bloodstream, causing tissue damage and organ system failure. Survivors may experience lasting damage to the lungs and other organs.
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