Patients who have been in a medically-induced coma rapidly lose muscle mass and are likely to be physically weak, if they survive.Medics are still learning about the long-term physical impact of Covid-19 on the lungs and heart, as well as the rest of the body.
Dr Atkinson say there is concern about the effect the virus will have on a patient's lungs.It's been established that many Covid patients suffer with breathing difficulties after their illness."When patients have been on the ventilator with such inflammation of the lungs, it remains to be seen what residual, long-lasting effects of the virus has on individuals," says Dr Atkinson."Certainly there is some concern that there may be some residual scarring.
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