H E A LT H Y LU N G S D U R I N G C O V I D

Not just another infection that will pass, COVID-19 can wreak real lasting havoc on lungs, says Cleveland Clinic lung pathologist Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, M.D. The virus can cause a “dangerous and potentially fatal” condition known as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), he says. Symptoms include sudden breathlessness, rapid breathing, dizziness, rapid heart rate and excessive sweating. Call a doctor immediately if you experience this. And if you have lung issues (or even if you don’t), follow these common-sense practices: Mask up, avoid sick people and secondhand smoke and get a healthy amount of sleep.