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Impact of Coronavirus on Young People: Severe Symptoms and Hospitalizations
TLDR Young people are experiencing severe symptoms and hospitalizations due to COVID-19, including difficulty breathing and hallucinations. While they are less likely to die from the virus compared to older individuals, their developing immune systems may contribute to the mild symptoms they experience.
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Young people are getting hit hard by the coronavirus, raising questions about the virus's impact on this age group.
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A young man who was previously healthy experienced severe symptoms of COVID-19, including difficulty breathing and hallucinations, leading to a hospitalization and the need for oxygen support.
06:46
A young man with COVID-19 experienced severe symptoms and was at risk of being put on a ventilator, but eventually made a turnaround and was able to recover.
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The virus can make us sick by infecting our cells, particularly the cells in our lungs, and causing damage to the air sacs, which can lead to difficulty breathing; in addition to the virus itself, our immune system can also cause damage to our cells while trying to fight off the infection.
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Young people are being hospitalized at fairly high rates due to the coronavirus, but very few of them are dying from the virus, as older people are more vulnerable due to pre-existing health conditions.
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Young people who contract the coronavirus often experience mild symptoms, such as extreme fatigue, mild cough, and chest tightness, which may be due to their developing immune systems.
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Bats may not get sick from coronaviruses because their immune systems don't overreact, which is similar to how young people can be seriously affected by the coronavirus.
