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Thursday, April 23. 2020

Why Some People Get Sicker Than Others

COVID-19 is proving to be a disease of the immune system. This could, in theory, be controlled.


It is not exactly a disease of the immune system, but some supposedly strong immune systems over-react, as I posted yesterday. Cytokine Storm.


It continues to be apparent that the elderly, overweight, or pre-diabetic/diabetic seem to be most likely to face death with this virus. Those people ought to be protected as best we can, but that's difficult. Most people weather it just fine, if miserable for a while. The luckiest ones (most people) get the sniffles and a headache for a few days and then feel fine.

Posted by Dr. Joy Bliss in Hot News & Misc. Short Subjects at 14:43 | Comments (5) | Trackbacks (0)

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I'm 82 with a-fib. (taking Pradaxa) I'm not overweight (BMI 24). All other conditions (blood pressure, cholesterol) are under control with medicine.

I have been self-isolating since early March. My Doctors say I should continue.
I wonder if I am at risk if I go outside and walk.
#1 oolioo on 2020-04-23 18:08 (Reply)
> My Doctors say I should continue.

Of course they do. Doctors prefer that you live longer rather than better.

> I wonder if I am at risk if I go outside and walk.

Sunlight is the second best disinfectant going, but people get pissed when you hose them down with betadine.

Go outside, get sun on your skin. Wear a mask and keep your distance from people. If you see a friend stand 5 or 6 feet apart and have a chat, catch up and be friends.
#1.1 William O. B'Livion on 2020-04-23 23:40 (Reply)
Ok, this is not directly germane to the posted article but some are catching the Wuhan virus because some states are sending infected people back to nursing homes. I can't believe how insane this is and I'm furious! I hope this article is wrong but I doubt it. See it here: [url] https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/04/explains-lot-nyc-italy-laws-encourage-infected-covid-19-patients-sent-back-nursing-homes/[/url]

This whole thing is looking more and more bogus every day. And that's the nicest thing you can say about it. It may actually be a prelude to mass social upheaval caused by masive unemployment, large scale bankruptcies, bank failures, and unsustainable debt. I'm not talking about just the US but much of the developed world.

Some people have been trying to topple Western Civilization for centuries. Now it's into overdrive.
/rant
#2 mudbug on 2020-04-23 20:15 (Reply)
Interesting, thanks Dr B. This variability of severity due to immune system differences among groups and individuals sure would explain a lot about the reality we see around us, and point to better remedies, if we dare to let it.
#3 Jeff Brokaw (Link) on 2020-04-25 11:28 (Reply)
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-04/24/c_139004793.htm


https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-patients-doctors-experiment-stem-cell-therapy-covid-19-mount-sinai/
#4 Jack on 2020-04-25 12:47 (Reply)

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