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> We don't yet understand why these patients are having such long-term problems. ACE2 receptors are found in the Type II pneumocytes [1] of the lung alveoli. T

> We don't yet understand why these patients are having such long-term problems. ACE2 receptors are found in the Type II pneumocytes [1] of the lung alveoli. These cells produce the pulmonary surfactant that changes the surface tension which, among other things, controls how hard it is to breath in/out. I'd be surprised if these damaged/destroyed cells were fully regenerated. The question I have, is whether the breathlessness is due to the sensation of extra muscular effort required to breathe or a measurable lower SpO2? Long term, I wonder if COVID-19 related pneumonia will increase the incidence of lung cancer as these individuals age. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmonary_alveolus#Type_II_cells https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmonary_alveolus#Type_II_cel...

qrbLPHiKpiux 6y ago
The Pentagon sent a memo to all military physicians. COVID survivors permanently disqualified from ever joining the military. What do they know that we don't? https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/06/coronavirus-survivors-banned-from-joining-the-military/ https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/06/... There's been an edit since I last seen it, here's the updated guidance: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/21/the-ban-on-covid-19-survivors-joining-up-has-lifted-but-some-cases-could-still-be-denied/ https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/21/...
- dragonwriter 6y ago
  > What do they know that we don't? They know exactly what we know: there are a variety of apparent delayed effects, some quite serious, and isn’t clear what the whole set is and how long they take to manifest. This is a policy based in precautionary cognizance of ignorance, not some special detailed occult knowledge. Once we have a better idea, the policy will be reviewed and probably eliminated or narrowed to focus on specific issues of concern.
  - gremlinsinc 6y ago
    It'll be interesting to see if the NBA starts back up, if some of the players who had COVID have issues just making laps up/down the courts. I wonder if the 'weaker' or 'long-term effected' players might take sabbaticals or sit-out a season or two or retire altogether.
- coolspot 6y ago
  Maybe that after c-19, Chinese release c-21 that kills anyone previously marked by c-19.
timmytokyo 6y ago
As someone who is experiencing these long-term symptoms for months, I can tell you that my pulse oximeter reports a blood oxygen of 97+ even when I am feeling it is difficult to breathe. I feel a tightness in my chest when it happens, primarily below the upper sternum. I'm also producing thick phlegm, only in my throat (not in my head or chest). I have no cough or fever. When I first came down with the illness in March, I went to the emergency room but could not get a COVID test, because they were limited to people who had been in contact with someone from China. I had a chest x-ray, which showed that I did not have pneumonia. I had what doctors would call a "mild case" with fever, cough, fatigue, headaches, "red eyes", and diarrhea.

qrbLPHiKpiux 6y ago

The Pentagon sent a memo to all military physicians. COVID survivors permanently disqualified from ever joining the military. What do they know that we don't? https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/06/coronavirus-survivors-banned-from-joining-the-military/ https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/06/... There's been an edit since I last seen it, here's the updated guidance: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/21/the-ban-on-covid-19-survivors-joining-up-has-lifted-but-some-cases-could-still-be-denied/ https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/21/...

dragonwriter 6y ago
> What do they know that we don't? They know exactly what we know: there are a variety of apparent delayed effects, some quite serious, and isn’t clear what the whole set is and how long they take to manifest. This is a policy based in precautionary cognizance of ignorance, not some special detailed occult knowledge. Once we have a better idea, the policy will be reviewed and probably eliminated or narrowed to focus on specific issues of concern.
- gremlinsinc 6y ago
  It'll be interesting to see if the NBA starts back up, if some of the players who had COVID have issues just making laps up/down the courts. I wonder if the 'weaker' or 'long-term effected' players might take sabbaticals or sit-out a season or two or retire altogether.
coolspot 6y ago
Maybe that after c-19, Chinese release c-21 that kills anyone previously marked by c-19.

timmytokyo 6y ago

As someone who is experiencing these long-term symptoms for months, I can tell you that my pulse oximeter reports a blood oxygen of 97+ even when I am feeling it is difficult to breathe. I feel a tightness in my chest when it happens, primarily below the upper sternum. I'm also producing thick phlegm, only in my throat (not in my head or chest). I have no cough or fever. When I first came down with the illness in March, I went to the emergency room but could not get a COVID test, because they were limited to people who had been in contact with someone from China. I had a chest x-ray, which showed that I did not have pneumonia. I had what doctors would call a "mild case" with fever, cough, fatigue, headaches, "red eyes", and diarrhea.