Kapanlagi.com - The statistical number of corona covid-19 virus patients continues to increase, along with its widespread transmission. Patients with this digestive system virus are dominated by the elderly with diseases that can increase the risk of contracting the corona covid-19 virus.
Several experts also state that there are indeed several diseases that can increase the risk of contracting the corona covid-19 virus. This is because the immune system easily weakens due to certain diseases.
Therefore, it is important for you to always maintain your health. Especially for those of you who have recurring diseases. Because it is possible that the disease is one of the types of diseases that can increase the risk of contracting the corona covid-19 virus.
To know more clearly, here are several diseases that can increase the risk of contracting the corona covid-19 virus:
1. Asthma
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Asthma is one of the diseases that can increase the risk of contracting the corona covid-19 virus. As you know, asthma and the corona covid-19 virus both attack the respiratory system.
If a person with asthma is infected with the corona covid-19 virus, the symptoms experienced can be more severe than usual. Even someone who frequently experiences respiratory problems may be at risk of developing asthma after being infected with the corona covid-19 virus.
Therefore, every asthma patient should practice social distancing to avoid this deadly virus. In addition, asthma users should also anticipate by carrying an asthma inhaler. So, when asthma flares up, it can be immediately relieved.
2. Diabetes
The next disease that can increase the risk of contracting the corona covid-19 virus is diabetes. You must already know that diabetes is a chronic disease that can trigger various complications. Well, it turns out that not only can it trigger complications, but diabetes can also increase the risk of contracting the corona covid-19 virus.
Why is that? Just like other types of chronic diseases, diabetes can affect the decrease in immune system. Meanwhile, as we know, the corona covid-19 virus is highly contagious to people with low immune systems. In addition, high blood sugar levels in diabetic patients can also make the corona covid-19 virus stronger.
Diabetic patients who are not well managed can also experience damage to various organs, including the lungs. This can worsen the condition of a diabetic patient if infected with the corona covid-19 virus.
3. Heart
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The heart is said to be one of the deadliest diseases in the world. Just like diabetes, all types of heart diseases ranging from heart failure to coronary heart disease can cause the immune system of the sufferer to become unstable or even decline. As a result, patients with this disease will also become more vulnerable to the corona covid-19 virus.Â
4. Kidney
Although known as a virus that attacks the respiratory system, it turns out that corona not only immediately attacks the lungs and respiratory tract.
According to alodokter.com, there are several reports stating that some of the people infected with this virus also experience kidney failure. However, according to the patient's report, he did not experience kidney problems before being infected with the corona covid-19 virus.
5. Cancer
The next chronic disease that potentially increases the risk of contracting the corona virus covid-19 is cancer. The immune system of cancer patients is also disrupted due to being overwhelmed by infections caused by cancer cells.
With such a weak immune system, cancer patients become vulnerable to contracting the corona virus covid-19. In addition, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy are also more likely to be infected by the virus originating from Wuhan, China.
6. Dementia
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Dementia is a disease that causes memory decline. In general, this disease is more commonly known as senility. Although there is no direct medical connection to the corona virus covid-19, senility can cause someone to forget to do various things, one of which is washing hands.
However, as you know, regularly washing hands is one of the most recommended preventive measures. In addition, dementia or senility patients are also at risk of forgetting things that should be avoided in order to avoid contracting the corona virus covid-19, such as physical contact and not practicing social distancing.
7. High Blood Pressure
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High blood pressure or hypertension can also be a trigger for increased risk of contracting the corona covid-19 virus. As quoted from brilio.net, a doctor in Wuhan explained that he has dealt with many corona covid-19 patients with high blood pressure.
Those are some diseases that can increase the risk of contracting the corona covid-19 virus. By knowing them as early as possible, hopefully it can motivate you to take better care of your own health and your loved ones around you. Especially the health of parents and the elderly who have these diseases.
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