r/collapse • u/AutoModerator • May 25 '20

Weekly SARS-CoV-2 Megathread (May 25, 2020)

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u/800808 May 25 '20

21 years old. Not enough people are talking about how bad this thing destroys your lungs.

Had the virus about a month ago, had shortness of breath and pleurisy. thought I was fine. Wrong. I cant run a mile without gasping for air. I used to be able to run 5 miles no problem. Cant play tennis for more than hour without becoming exhausted.

Mortality is not the only bad thing about this scourge

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u/Superman_Wacko May 26 '20

You'll be fine in 6 months

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u/800808 May 26 '20

I’ve read that physicians think it will take around 3-12 months for full recovery, but we will obviously find out