Daily Archives: September 28, 2020

What type of damage can coronavirus cause in the lungs?

COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, can cause lung complications such as     pneumonia and, in the most severe cases, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS. Sepsis, another possible complication of COVID-19, can also cause lasting harm to the lungs and other organs. COVID-19 Pneumonia In pneumonia, the lungs become filled with fluid and…

This is what happens to your body over months in isolation

Since the pandemic officially began in March, we’ve been told staying home is the best way to avoid catching Covid-19. And it is. But life in confinement can cause physical ailments on its own. Being home-bound for so long contorts the body, weakens the heart and lungs and even impairs brain function. The effects of…