A device that drains air from the chest is being used to treat thousands of patients who have suffered a collapsed lung – while they relax at home. The portable gadget, which is not much bigger than a ballpoint pen, slashes the time patients need to spend in hospital from three or four days to … Read more
Doctors who have published children’s CT scans after they contract the killer coronavirus have warned hospitalised patients can suffer lung damage. The team from Boston Children’s Hospital evaluated CT scans from paediatric cases of COVID-19 to see the most common features. In one study of 20 children, almost two-thirds had ground-glass opacity, an indication of widespread inflammation. … Read more
The coronavirus may cause deadly blood clots, further scientific research has today revealed. Irish doctors discovered the infection can cause ‘hundreds of small’ blockages in the lungs. These clots may then damage lung function, which the scientists say is ‘undoubtedly’ causing deaths. If respiratory failure occurs, it can cause low oxygen levels, putting strain on … Read more
No one would argue with the need to provide care for seriously ill Covid-19 patients, but where does this leave millions of patients with other serious health conditions? Freeing up hospital beds and redeploying medical staff for coronavirus patients has led to the closure of outpatient clinics, cancelled operations, delayed treatment reviews and a partial … Read more
Medics find coronavirus in the lungs of Iranian woman, 30, even though she had no symptoms of the deadly virus Medics in Tehran discovered the coronavirus in the lungs of a woman, 30 She did not display symptoms of the disease but demanded a CT scan to check Doctors say it is being ‘increasingly recognised’ … Read more
A new study from one of the nation’s top hospitals is giving health experts an inside look into what the novel coronavirus does to the lungs. Dr Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, director of pulmonary pathology at the Cleveland Clinic, reported the results of two autopsies, including one of a 77-year-old Oklahoma man who died from the virus. … Read more
Coronavirus-stricken CNN host Chris Cuomo has shared X-rays of his lungs which show the effects of the virus up close. Cuomo, 49, tested positive for COVID-19 on March 29 and has continued to update viewers on his progress each night during his evening show on the news channel. On Monday he shared the photographic evidence … Read more
Could a £20 gadget that can be used at home to measure blood oxygen levels be a lifesaver during the coronavirus pandemic? That’s the theory of one leading GP, who says those with serious lung problems need one. The gadget would be particularly useful now, when most GP consultations are being done remotely, says Dr … Read more
According to Chinese data, one in five patients with COVID-19 may be ill enough to need medical intervention. For the rest wild symptoms, the best medication could be ibuprofen and paracetamol, as this controls fever and pain. In order to help rebuild the immune system post-virus, experts recommend antioxidants which can be obtained from a … Read more
According to Chinese data, one in five patients with COVID-19 may be ill enough to need medical intervention. For the rest wild symptoms, the best medication could be ibuprofen and paracetamol, as this controls fever and pain. In order to help rebuild the immune system post-virus, experts recommend antioxidants which can be obtained from a … Read more