Prior pneumonia case seems to suggest higher risk of death from Covid-19
Pneumonia is more likely to be an indicator of underlying chronic disease — such as COPD or interstitial lung disease — that has gone undiagnosed
05 February 2021 - 16:23
An earlier case of pneumonia appears to be a surprisingly strong indicator of whether someone infected with Covid-19 faces a higher risk of severe disease and death, Harvard University researchers said.
A prior episode of pneumonia was the second-greatest overall risk factor for death from Covid-19, according to a study of medical records from almost 17,000 patients. The top predictor of risk is age, with the risk increasing as people get older...
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