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Globalti
Legendary Member
I got an insight recently into how it has spread in China when I went into an airport bog and there was a Chinese bloke, head in the sink, treating himself to a full cough, hawk, retch and gob session. All the viruses he disgorged will have ended up spread all over the taps and sink ready for the following users.
kingrollo
Guru
My real complaint - is that I have other health issues which have had a bigger impact on my life.
Anxiety
Back issues
On anxiety they aren't really interested - and on back issues they have been obstructive. When they are then on the phone saying "we need you to come for your asthma check" ......
Then eventually - when I did go and my peak flow was low - they were very reluctant to refer me to a respiratory consultant.
Really glad I pushed now - as with the range of inhalers I feel better and my inflammation markers have reduced.
vickster
Legendary Member
Does your anxiety manifest as health anxiety to some degree? Have you sought help (even privately)?
kingrollo
Guru
No - it was mainly work related anxiety. Which caused me to quit a couple of high paid jobs
It's mostly under control now. I get up tight if the kids are ill - or go missing for days on end
(They are 20+ now - so not kids !!!)
There is a huge amount of overlap between generalised anxiety disorder and health anxiety. Unfortunately a lot of doctors don't call it health anxiety. Loving the enlightened times here
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vickster
Legendary Member
??There is a huge amount of overlap between generalised anxiety disorder and health anxiety. Unfortunately a lot of doctors don't call it health anxiety. Loving the enlightened times here
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Well a case is confirmed in my town and three cases in the county. It’s coming for you.
Rusty Nails
We remember
- Location
- Living in the slow lane
Never has an avatar been so apt.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Ha ha.
I‘ve never had Flu despite all the times it has being flying around me. So we will see if Covid19 gets me in a noticeable way.
Wobblers
Euthermic
- Location
- Minkowski Space
Data released by the Chinese medical authorities suggests that, of those tested, 80% had no or mild symptoms, 15% had serious symptoms requiring hospitalisation and 5% became critically ill needing ICU treatment. But epidemiologists believe that there's been significant under- reporting of up to 90%. These are almost certainly people who never develop symptoms are become very mildly ill. It's reasonable to assume that almost all of the serious cases are being reported. Allowing for that, this suggests that 98% do not get seriously ill. This is similar to the Diamond Princess cruise ship, where 95% of those infected have not experienced serious illness.
The evidence is suggesting that most people who get Covid-19 will experience a mild illness, or no symptoms - even those in the vulnerable groups. So that at least is encouraging. This is not an argument for complacency though! It still has a higher mortality than flu. Actions aimed at slowing down its progress are certainly warranted - this will reduce the load on the NHS which means that it's less likely to be overwhelmed and those who need treatment can actually get it.
rualexander
Legendary Member
"Scary story"?
Not really, surely it's actually evidence of the mildness of the disease.
If it's been circulating in the population for a number of weeks but has not been recognised as anything more threatening than normal seasonal flu or common cold.
NorthernSky
Guru
i heard you are not immune if you get it and recover, why?
i thought that was the whole point in our immune systems
i thought that was the whole point in our immune systems
vickster
Legendary Member
Because viruses mutate? That's why you can get multiple colds?
