Apr 1, 2021
Varsha Balakrishnan
Why is severe COVID so scary?
While the majority of COVID cases are mild, some people do get severe COVID.Severe COVID also requires intensive care and hospitalization.
What raises the risk of COVID hospitalization?
Studies have now observed that there are a few conditions (or comorbidities) that raise hospitalization risk.The risk can also go up with age. Be careful!
Obesity
Obesity increases inflammation and ups the risk of other comorbidities and complications.Obese COVID patients are also vulnerable to developing cytokine storm.
Diabetes
People suffering from Type-1 or Type-2 diabetes are five times more likely to require ventilator support.Hospitalized diabetic patients can have a prolonged recovery.
Kidney failure
Kidney diseases often make use of immunosuppressants and make patients prone to encountering worse outcomes with COVID.Hospitalization chances go up for those who also require dialysis.
Hypertension
People suffering from hypertension are more likely to have worse symptoms or die from COVID-19.It is also a common complaint in 50% of cases.
Cardiac complications
One of the most profoundly impacted organs is the heart. From decreased heart function, inflammation and shortness of breath, heart patients face a high severity risk.
Chronic respiratory disorders
For those with underlying problems, such as COPD, the risk of developing severe COVID goes up a notch.They may also require ventilator and breathing support.
Cancer
Cancer can impair a person’s immunity in a grave manner.Age, severity (stage) of cancer, remission, deficiencies can make the battle much harder.
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