Here's what this US coronavirus survivor in Seattle learned when she was sick

[Robert59]

A Seattle woman who says she had the coronavirus and is recovering has one "big takeaway" to share: Don't panic.
Elizabeth Schneider, 37, believes she contracted the virus at a house party because a few days later, several friends who were at the party became ill at the same time she did.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/12/health/coronavirus-survivor-elizabeth-schneider/index.html

 

[StarSong]

Good advice for those in their 30s and younger. I'll bear it in mind when talking to my children and other friends in that age group.

When compared to earlier generations, I may have a much more youthful, active life, and don't feel my age (whatever that means), the stark reality is that my body has been working hard for more than 60 years.

Given the statistics, it doesn't seem wise to live as if this virus will play out for us as it does for someone roughly half our age.

 

[Sunny]

I wonder, has anyone given the reason why the coronavirus kills so many of the elderly patients, as opposed to younger people? What is there about being older that leads to death from this virus?

 

[JustBonee]

I wonder, has anyone given the reason why the coronavirus kills so many of the elderly patients, as opposed to younger people? What is there about being older that leads to death from this virus?

Simple answer ... autoimmune disorders
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/autoimmune-diseases

Autoimmune Diseases List
More than 80 autoimmune conditions exist. Some of the most common ones include:

• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), chronic inflammation of the joints that leads to pain, swelling, and stiffness.
• Lupus (SLE), a systemic issue that affects the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs and can manifest in fatigue, joint pain, fever, and a rash.
• Celiac sprue disease, a reaction to gluten in which the small intestine becomes inflamed, causing damage and leading to the malabsorption of some nutrients.
• Pernicious anemia, a condition where the body can’t absorb enough vitamin B-12 in order to make the necessary number of red blood cells.
• Vitiligo, a condition in which the skin loses its melanocytes (pigment cells), leading to discolored patches on different parts of the body.
• Scleroderma, a disease in which the connective tissues become tight and stiff.
• Psoriasis, an issue where skin cells build up to become red, itchy scales.
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the digestion tract. These include Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis.
• Hashimoto’s disease, a condition in which the thyroid gland is attacked and gradually destroyed, often manifesting in fatigue and weight gain.
• Addison’s disease, when the adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, and weight loss.
• Graves’ disease, in which the thyroid overproduces hormones. It can manifest in anxiety, tremors, and puffy eyes.
• Sjögren’s syndrome, a condition which causes dryness of the eyes and mouth and can often accompany other autoimmune diseases.
• Type 1 diabetes, a condition where the pancreas does not create enough insulin. Patients have to monitor their blood sugar levels for life.

 

[StarSong]

I wonder, has anyone given the reason why the coronavirus kills so many of the elderly patients, as opposed to younger people? What is there about being older that leads to death from this virus?

My understanding is that it has to do with the prevalence of underlying conditions that become increasingly common with age. High blood pressure, heart, circulatory, lung, kidney and liver weaknesses among them, plus diabetes.

 

[Pepper]

I wonder, has anyone given the reason why the coronavirus kills so many of the elderly patients, as opposed to younger people? What is there about being older that leads to death from this virus?

Seriously? You really need to ask?

 

[terry123]

Same as Star Song. Underlying conditions that come with age and the way we have taken care of ourselves!