Thread by @HeckofaLiberal, THREAD: For those still claiming the “longterm effects” are unique to #covid19 [...]

THREAD: For those still claiming the “longterm effects” are unique to #covid19 haven’t been paying attention to other viral illnesses. Let’s take a look: 1/ https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/45/5/1463">https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/4...

Influenza virus-induced lung injury: pathogenesis and implications for treatment

We discuss novel aspects of virus- and immune-mediated lung injury and repair after influenza infection http://ow.ly/JGhC6

https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/45/5/1463

Many viral illnesses including flu can cause longterm issues. 2/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-17497-6">https://www.nature.com/articles/...

Long term outcomes in survivors of epidemic Influenza A (H7N9) virus infection

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-17497-6

Ground glass opacity is not a new term. It has been seen with flu. It’s important to understand this can be acute and resolve within months. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3424870/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...

Pulmonary sequelae in a patient recovered from swine flu

The pandemic of swine flu (H1N1) influenza spread to involve the whole world rapidly. Many patients manifested a mild clinical illness but some developed pneumonia and respiratory failure. High...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3424870/

Influenza can damage the lungs though. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090717150302.htm">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/...

How Flu Damages Lung Tissue

A protein in influenza virus that helps it multiply also damages lung epithelial cells, causing fluid buildup in the lungs, according to new research. The researchers say the recent outbreak of H1N1...

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090717150302.htm

Chronic fatigue can be long lasting after other viral illnesses 5/ #what-is-it">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326619 #what-is-it">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/...

Post-viral syndrome: Symptoms, causes, and treatment

Post-viral syndrome, or post-viral fatigue, refers to tiredness or weakness that lingers after a person fights off a viral infection. Learn more here.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326619#what-is-it

Influenza A can cause longterm neurological issues. 6/ https://www.jneurosci.org/content/38/12/3060">https://www.jneurosci.org/content/3...

Long-Term Neuroinflammation Induced by Influenza A Virus Infection and the Impact on Hippocampal...

Acute influenza infection has been reported to be associated with neurological symptoms. However, the long-term consequences of an infection with neurotropic and non-neurotropic influenza A virus...

https://www.jneurosci.org/content/38/12/3060

H1N1 found some cardiomyopathy after infection 7/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3405785/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...

A Case Series of Reversible Acute Cardiomyopathy Associated with H1N1 Influenza Infection

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3405785/

And don’t forget influenza can be a beast. People have lived with it forever so we don’t think much of it. But many issues can happen according to the CDC. 8/ https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/symptoms.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/flu/sympt...

Flu Symptoms & Complications

Know the common symptoms of flu and possible complications. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/symptoms.htm

So please, take a minute to educate yourself and make sure you aren’t passing hyperbole rather than fact. #flattenthefear 9/end

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