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Originally Posted by seesaw
Hi Dechan,
So I work within the transplant community (not a doctor but I prepare patient education communications). We are advising patients who have chronic conditions that make them immunocompromised to not go outside. If you are in a rural area it may not be so bad. The concern is that you have a higher chance of getting sick should you pass by someone who is sick and coughs or sneezes in the air, or touch something that they just touched.
If you live in a less populous area, if you wore gloves and a mask, made sure to stay 6 feet from people, do not touch your face at all, and go at less peak times for walks, you will have less risk.
But the advice is for immunocompromised patients or patients with other chronic illnesses to stay indoors regardless right now. Obviously I don't know your situation, nor do I want this to be misconstrued as any kind of medical advice. I'm just saying what we are advising patients right now in our area.
Here are some credible resources you may find useful to answer questions: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center - Healthwise
Hope this helps. Stay safe. |
Thanks for this. From what I read about asthma, people with asthma don't get the virus any easier than the general population, but once they do get infected it is WAY MORE SERIOUS. I am taking a corticosteroid but as it is inhaled directly into the lungs there is less chance of being immunocompromised. This is what my research revealed. Having said that I am over 65 and my lungs are not in good shape and I can't be in denial about that because it is fact.
I understand the guidelines. But I live alone in a small apartment and I have already been isolated for a few weeks except for two short visits to the grocery store. I don't have friends or family nearby. I don't have phone calls for days on end.
I can feel my mental health taking a big dip. I mean I guess I wouldn't be posting here if that wasn't an issue.
I do live in a less populated area.
I guess I need to call my health care provider and also leave a message for my doctor.
For me social isolation is beginning to cause a lot of distress.