The Long-Term Effects Coronavirus May Have On The Body

April 21, 2020 17:00

"The body cannot recover from that level of damage overnight, and it must heal itself. "Unfortunately, particularly in the lung, this healing process can lead to irreversible scarring (fibrosis) that can greatly impact lung function long term. This loss of lung capacity could involve anything from shortness of breath to a long-term need for oxygen.

"COVID-19 is also putting extreme stress on people's hearts. Inflammation and high fevers brought on by the coronavirus weaken the heart and increase the risk for cardiac abnormalities like blood clotting."

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