[rohrt]

One thing that I have not seen much discussion on is the damage this virus does to your lungs.

[Sirrotica]

Originally Posted by rohrt

One thing that I have not seen much discussion on is the damage this virus does to your lungs.

Post #178

People that get the virus, and survive it, aren't going to be good as new as far as their lungs being scarred from here on out. If you think this is overblown, that's your prerogative, but from my perspective I doubt I have a good chance of surviving it if I contact it. Someone else's indifference, could be my death sentence. I'm glad the officials in the US are taking it seriously. To me it's not just the seasonal flu, I've had that, and survived it quite a few times over the years. I've also had pneumonia once, and survived it. I don't want to roll the dice with corona virus though.

One other thing about it I found out last night listening to the docs on fox news, when they do an ultrasound of your lungs you have blotches spread throughout the lungs, indicating scarring of the internal tissue of the lungs. If you survive it, you will have permanent scarring of your lungs. Seasonal flu doesn't scar the lungs permanently. Equating this disease to seasonal flu is apples and oranges, IMO.

[Goatracer1]

You may not think it's a big deal but my wife and I are 2 of the people that if we get it we will probably NOT recover. That makes it a big deal to us. The schools are closed so the kids don't spread it but the kids are acting like it's vacation. They are out in groups doing the same stuff they always did. Didn't their parents stress that their kids should avoid contact? Young adults aren't much better. My grandson and his wife are planning a trip because prices are low. Can't they figure out prices are low because EVERY THING is closed?

[Sirrotica]

Originally Posted by Goatracer1

You may not think it's a big deal but my wife and I are 2 of the people that if we get it we will probably NOT recover. That makes it a big deal to us. The schools are closed so the kids don't spread it but the kids are acting like it's vacation. They are out in groups doing the same stuff they always did. Didn't their parents stress that their kids should avoid contact? Young adults aren't much better. My grandson and his wife are planning a trip because prices are low. Can't they figure out prices are low because EVERY THING is closed?

I saw a husband and wife that were interviewed in FL on the beach along with all the spring breakers. He was probably mid 30s and I assume his wife was like age, saying that they were on their vacation and weren't going to let a virus that was just like the common cold ruin they're vacation. All they needed to do was wash their hands more frequently.

If ignorance is bliss, then I'd say that couple were pretty damn happy.....

[bird72]

So I went to the "Over 60" shopping hour this morning at the local Smiths Food. 7 am. Not crowded, but pretty busy. Here is what I saw: No hoarding buys. No pushy cart shoppers. No rudeness. Did not see panic. I saw kindness. Heard "Excuse me" a few times. I saw smiles. I felt seriousness of purpose. I saw not resignation, but strength. I saw the American spirit I grew up in. When I first walked in, I was dumbfounded with the sight. I admit I got choked up a little. In front of my eyes was a bunch of people of varying flavors, all over 60. The SALT OF THE EARTH. They don't deserve to die or get very ill, and this is why we should all be careful. Peace for the day y'all.