Severe COVID leads to higher risk of pulmonary fibrosis: research

Researchers say individuals who have experienced severe COVID-19 are more likely to develop pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that thickens the tissue in lungs and can affect breathing.

Severe COVID leads to higher risk of pulmonary fibrosis: research
Doctor Daniel Marinescu, a respirologist, points to a patient's CT scan. He points out scarring on the lungs of the patient which can occur after long COVID.

Researchers say individuals who have experienced severe COVID-19 are more likely to develop pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that thickens the tissue in lungs and can affect breathing.