By Dr Dora Lozsadi
07.04.20
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Did you know, 600,000 people in the UK suffer from epilepsy? Many people with epilepsy right now will be wondering how coronavirus may affect them. A top neurologist gave us the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and coronavirus.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
How to shop for food safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
Shopping for essential supplies can be a slightly nerve-racking experience during the current lockdown. Here are some fact-based tips to help you shop safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we highlight what you should and shouldn't do during and after a trip to the supermarket to stay healthy and to prevent coronavirus from spreading.
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How does coronavirus affect pregnant women?
If you're pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic, you may be feeling worried about how the virus effects pregnant women and whether it can harm your unborn or newborn if you were to catch it. We look at the latest updates from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists on what they know about COVID-19 in relation to pregnancy as of yet.
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Coronavirus and pneumonia: how can the lungs be treated?
In the most serious cases of coronavirus, some patients can develop the life-threatening lung disease pneumonia as a complication of the infection. Here, one of our respiratory physicians explains the science behind how coronavirus can lead to pneumonia and how it can be treated.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Common COVID-19 myths fact-checked
By now, it is likely that you have heard many different claims about coronavirus. We fact-checked many that have been circulating across the internet in order to clarify any doubts or concerns you may have.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Coronavirus: are your current hygiene habits protecting you?
Viruses, particularly the novel coronavirus COVID-19, can spread rapidly. Fortunately, there are easy to implement daily hygiene habits that can greatly reduce the risk of transmission. How many of these hygiene habits do you currently do?
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Are young people at risk for coronavirus too?
Reports of young people contracting COVID-19, becoming severely ill and, in some cases, dying, are becoming more apparent in the mainstream media as of late. WHO released a warning to all young people, explaining that they are not 'invisible' to the respiratory disease. Read more on coronavirus and age.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
COVID-19: live updates on the pandemic
Top Doctors is crucial when it comes to bringing you the latest in trustworthy, fact-checked health news. The 23rd March 2020 marked the beginning of the UK under lockdown. COVID-19 has had a huge impact in the UK and internationally, therefore, Top Doctors has decided to keep a daily log on the developing situation. We're keeping you informed, so you can do your best to protect your health and well-being.
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Coronavirus (COVID-19): how deadly is it?
The new coronavirus, known as COVID-19 has been centre-stage on headlines around the world ever since the virus first appeared in Wuhan, Hubei province, China in December 2019. The virus has been spreading around the world at a fast rate (to date there have been more than 400,000 infections), but how deadly is coronavirus (COVID-19)?
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Pulmonology & respiratory medicine
Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 test
An increasing number of people have undergone tests to find out if they have contracted coronavirus. Amongst these people, include prominent figures such as, the prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and actor Tom Hanks. In the UK, the government recently announced that it would now only test for COVID-19 in people admitted to hospital, and that those suffering from mild symptoms wouldn’t be tested but should stay at home for seven days. Learn everything you need to know about the COVID-19 test.
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