For some people, pneumonia related to COVID-19 becomes so severe that it leads to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What you need to know:
American Lung Association:"Chronic Bronchitis,""Emphysema,""Facts About the Common Cold,""How Lungs Work,""Learn About COPD,""Lung Cancer Basics.""Inflammation as a Modulator of Host Susceptibility to Pulmonary Influenza, Pneumococcal, and Co-Infections."
Johns Hopkins Medicine:"Anaphylaxis,""Interstitial Lung Disease: Pulmonary Fibrosis,""Pneumonia,""What Coronavirus Does to the Lungs."National Jewish Health:"Tuberculosis ."See additional information. THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on to make decisions about your health. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the WebMD Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911.
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