Bullectomy - Corona virus ..
Hi everyone, I'm approaching my 20th anniversary with COPD, luckily it's still mild and I don't use inhalers or use any medication. I had a bullectomy, both lungs in September 2004. Does this put me at greater risk with corona virus.. I've come this far all well and good, work in quite a demanding job, supporting adults with learning disabilities, also involving lots of personal care and I don't want to risk catching it and going down hill
Hi Wendinthewillows, and welcome to our community! With 20 years 'under your belt' with COPD, you have some extensive experience - we appreciate your post. So many are concerned about this pandemic - it appears there are more and more recommendations about taking suitable precautions to protect oneself.
It's only natural to have the concerns you've expressed working in your current capacity. I thought you might find it helpful to look over the published material we have on our COPD.net website regarding the Coronavirus.
First, this article, which explains the basics: https://copd.net/news/covid-19-basics/.
And next, this article, on reducing the risks: https://copd.net/news/covid-19-reduce-risk/.
And finally, this article on self care: https://copd.net/spotlight/covid-19-self-care/.
I think you will find that each of the articles will provide you with some additional insight for your expressed concerns.
Please know, you are always welcome here in our online community.
Warm regards,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
