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yaesu

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5. seems that the own bodies immune system overreacts causing swelling of the lung linings

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #2)

Sat Mar 7, 2020, 08:54 PM

Mar 2020

and a build up of fluid, less oxygen. The key is for the immune system to be strong enough to attack the virus so fast that it doesn't get to that stage. Thus, those younger, healthier survive it when others don't.

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On ABC news they just reported that some of the elderly residents in the care home in WA yaesu Mar 2020 #1

Lung disease is an outcome of the infection. I read a report that littlemissmartypants Mar 2020 #2

Well, this is all reassuring. Silver Gaia Mar 2020 #3

Sorry. I didn't mean to add to your burden. Just sharing something I read.❤ nt littlemissmartypants Mar 2020 #4

Thanks. Silver Gaia Mar 2020 #8

seems that the own bodies immune system overreacts causing swelling of the lung linings yaesu Mar 2020 #5

There are plenty of young people with pulmonary issues. littlemissmartypants Mar 2020 #6

Another interesting & frightening aspect. nt yaesu Mar 2020 #7