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With COVID-19 continuing to spread across the Chicago area and the country, we've seen that the disease can affect anyone of any age. But those who have underlying conditions and weakened immune systems still have a higher risk for complications.
Who are at higher risk of developing serious illness from COVID-19?
Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
Are smokers more likely to develop severe symptoms with COVID-19?
Current evidence suggests that the severity of COVID-19 disease is higher among smokers. Smoking impairs lung function, making it more difficult for the body to fight off respiratory disease due to the new coronavirus.Tobacco users have a higher risk of being infected with the virus through the mouth while smoking cigarettes or using other tobacco products. If smokers contract the COVID-19 virus, they face a greater risk of getting a severe infection as their lung health is already compromised.
What are the organs most affected by COVID‐19?
The lungs are the organs most affected by COVID‐19
In what conditions does COVID-19 survive the longest?
Coronaviruses die very quickly when exposed to the UV light in sunlight. Like other enveloped viruses, SARS-CoV-2 survives longest when the temperature is at room temperature or lower, and when the relative humidity is low (<50%).
Are people of a particular age vulnerable to coronavirus disease?
People of all ages can be infected by the COVID-19 virus.Older people and younger people can be infected by the COVID-19 virus. Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.
Are the elderly an at-risk group in the coronavirus disease pandemic?
Although all age groups are at risk of contracting COVID-19, older people face significant risk of developing severe illness if they contract the disease due to physiological changes that come with ageing and potential underlying health conditions.
How long is the incubation period for COVID-19?
The time taken by the symptoms to first appear on an infected individual. The incubation time for COVID-19 ranges from 1-14 days, most commonly being around 5 days.
Why do some people get fever after taking COVID-19 vaccine?
This immune response is triggered by an antigen present in the vaccine. The blood flow in the body is increased to increase the circulation of the defensive immune cells in the body. This can lead to an increase in body temperature, which can consequently show up as fever.
What are some possible complications after recovering from COVID-19?
Recovered patients after acute COVID-19 illness may continue to experience various signs and symptoms including fatigue, body ache, cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, etc.
