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How COVID-19 Affects Your Respiratory System

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infects the cells along your airways by attaching to a protein that can act as a doorway for the virus to penetrate airway cells and spread.

Inflammation resulting from the virus’ effect on the immune system damages the air sacs, causing them to scar, stiffen or fill with fluid. This in turn prevents oxygen from passing through the lungs to the bloodstream, which can lead to low blood oxygen levels and symptoms like shortness of breath.

COVID-19 in People With COPD

People with COPD and other chronic lung conditions may be at risk of severe COVID-19 complications including:

Pneumonia
Acute respiratory distress
Acute respiratory failure

Severe breathing problems related to COVID-19 may require oxygen therapy, a ventilator or other airway support. Some chronic heart and blood conditions, diabetes and obesity may also impact how COVID-19 affects the lungs.

COVID-19 Vaccination for People With COPD

Generally speaking, the older you are, the more health conditions you have and the more severe your health conditions are, the more important it is to protect yourself against COVID-19. Getting vaccinated is key.

COVID-19 vaccines are safe for people with COPD and other underlying medical conditions. Most people with medical conditions or compromised immune systems also are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Get vaccinated as soon as you can. Learn more about the available vaccines and the booster shot.

Certain other vaccines, such as flu and pneumococcal vaccines, also are important for people with COPD. Learn more about additional vaccine recommendations for people with lung diseases.

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