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Coronavirus and pneumonia: how can the lungs be treated?
In the most serious cases of coronavirus, some patients can develop the life-threatening lung disease pneumonia as a complication of the infection. Here, one of our respiratory physicians explains the science behind how coronavirus can lead to pneumonia and how it can be treated.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Common COVID-19 myths fact-checked
By now, it is likely that you have heard many different claims about coronavirus. We fact-checked many that have been circulating across the internet in order to clarify any doubts or concerns you may have.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Coronavirus: are your current hygiene habits protecting you?
Viruses, particularly the novel coronavirus COVID-19, can spread rapidly. Fortunately, there are easy to implement daily hygiene habits that can greatly reduce the risk of transmission. How many of these hygiene habits do you currently do?
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Are young people at risk for coronavirus too?
Reports of young people contracting COVID-19, becoming severely ill and, in some cases, dying, are becoming more apparent in the mainstream media as of late. WHO released a warning to all young people, explaining that they are not 'invisible' to the respiratory disease. Read more on coronavirus and age.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
COVID-19: live updates on the pandemic
Top Doctors is crucial when it comes to bringing you the latest in trustworthy, fact-checked health news. The 23rd March 2020 marked the beginning of the UK under lockdown. COVID-19 has had a huge impact in the UK and internationally, therefore, Top Doctors has decided to keep a daily log on the developing situation. We're keeping you informed, so you can do your best to protect your health and well-being.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Coronavirus (COVID-19): how deadly is it?
The new coronavirus, known as COVID-19 has been centre-stage on headlines around the world ever since the virus first appeared in Wuhan, Hubei province, China in December 2019. The virus has been spreading around the world at a fast rate (to date there have been more than 400,000 infections), but how deadly is coronavirus (COVID-19)?
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 test
An increasing number of people have undergone tests to find out if they have contracted coronavirus. Amongst these people, include prominent figures such as, the prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and actor Tom Hanks. In the UK, the government recently announced that it would now only test for COVID-19 in people admitted to hospital, and that those suffering from mild symptoms wouldn’t be tested but should stay at home for seven days. Learn everything you need to know about the COVID-19 test.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
The new coronavirus symptom: a loss of sense of smell and taste
Medical specialists are now recognising the latest symptom of coronavirus to be a loss of sense of smell and taste, in patients who are otherwise asymptomatic. Read more on how this could prove to be a useful tool in helping the prevention of the respiratory disease.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Coronavirus and the most vulnerable: who needs to stay in isolation for 12 weeks?
Today the UK government has shared its new measures on protecting those who are most vulnerable for coronavirus. Here, we explain who this includes, how they will also be contacted by health advisors and what you can do if you are living with someone considered vulnerable.
Do you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? COPD diagnosis and treatment explained.
COPD is a type of lung disease, which leads to long-term breathing problems. Whilst, unfortunately, the condition is not curable, it can be managed. Here, one of our leading respiratory physicians Dr Muhammed Raashed explains how the condition is diagnosed and looked-after by a specialist.
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