Diventures Magazine | English Edition May 2020 | Page 8

SCUBA NEWS
we don't understand what's going on
DAN Says
COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to
severe. Some people have no symptoms
at all while others require complicated
stays in ICUs with ventilator support to
recover. In addition to the impact of the
primary viral infection, factors such as
underlying medical conditions, age,
secondary
complications
and
more will affect recovery. COVID-19
shares many features with other serious
viral
pneumonias
period
of
and
requires
convalescence
a
before
returning to normal activities. The
amount of time needed to recover will
vary, as will the long-term effects of
here.“
Six active divers were among Covid-19
patients seen at the hospital since the
coronavirus pandemic began, but none
of them was considered to be badly
enough affected to require hospital
treatment.
After
several
weeks
all
six
were
considered to have recovered, and
showed no outward residual symptoms
beyond
coughs
and
“reduced
performance”. Yet according to Dr Hartig
their lung CT scans suggested that the
damage
sustained
could
be
“irreversible”.
COVID-19 such as pulmonary function.
As information becomes available it will
be
incorporated
into
COVID-19
prevention, treatment and follow-up
guidelines.
Dr. Hartig Opinion
Dr. Hartig says, who worries that lung
changes as a result of COVID19 infection
can
greatly
increase
the
risk
of
underwater accidents: "This is shocking,
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MAY 2020