When it comes to COVID-19, chronic lung conditions do not necessarily increase the risk of infection, but they do increase the risk of complications.

COVID-19 primarily affects the breathing units of the lung, leading to progressive breathlessness and potentially severe outcomes.

In our latest episode of the eXpand Podcast, we focused on the link between chronic respiratory conditions and COVID-19, the importance of prevention, available treatments, and the impact of these conditions on patients’ lives.

Our guest is Dr. Maeve Smith, Assistant Professor in the Pulmonary Division of the University of Alberta.

Today you will learn about:

• The risk and complications of chronic lung conditions
• The implications of COVID-19 on chronic respiratory conditions like Asthma, COPD, and bronchiectasis
• The impact of viral infections and COVID-19 on these conditions
• Prevention and treatment of COVID-19

This episode was made in collaboration with the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS).

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Learn more about COVID-19: https://chroniclungdiseases.com/en/resources/covid-19/

COVID-19 Management courses:

• (FREE course) COVID-19 Today: All you need to know from prevention, treatment, to post-COVID condition: https://www.expandcourses.com/courses/covid-19-today-all-you-need-to-know

This season has been sponsored by a medical education grant from Moderna Biopharma Canada Corporation.