RHOC’s Shannon Beador reveals she suffers from lung damage and must keep home stress-free to calm coronavirus fears

REAL Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Storms Beador has told how she craves “zen” while battling her lung damage condition in the coronavirus pandemic.

Those with pre existing health conditions, particularly respiratory illnesses, are deemed to be most at risk and advised to self-isolate during the lockdown for longer.

Shannon Storms Beador has opened up on her serious lung condition amid the coronavirus pandemic

In a recent chat with Andy Cohen, who is recovering from the airborne virus, the TV favourite shared her fears too.

She said to the Watch What Happens With Andy Cohen host: “It is such a scary time.

“And as you and I have discussed, I have lung damage in both my lungs, so I’m one of those people that has to be careful.

“And I can’t stand it, but I am really taking it seriously.”

The RHOC star told how she had adopted a 'zen' approach in her home to calm her down — The RHOC star told how she had adopted a ‘zen’ approach in her home to calm her down

Explaining her coping mechanisms, Shannon added: “So one of the things that I’ve done is I’ve tried to create a very balanced, peaceful, and zen-like home — and I’ve got nine lemons in a bowl in whatever room I can put it in because I need the peace.

“I need the zen.

“So that I’m not stressing out.“

The mom of three previously told her Twitter followers she suffers with permanent lung issue bronchiectasis, where the airways of the lungs become abnormally widened.

The TV star spoke candidly to Andy Cohen, who is himself recovering from the virus

This causes a build up of excess mucus, which could potentially lead to a greater risk of infection in the lungs.

Meanwhile, in a happier note, Shannon’s relationship with new man John Janssen is going from strength to strength after he told her she is his “forever”.

It comes after the TV star’s messy divorce with her ex, who has since proposed again.

He wrote a sweet message to Shannon on Tuesday in celebration of her 56th birthday.