THE EXPRESS: Coronavirus and lung diseases

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The Express [p4] reports on the results of a study from the University investigating the risk coronavirus to those with lung diseases. The study, led by Dr Andrew Higham and Prof Dave Singh, found overweight patients with chronic lung diseases had more receptors for coronavirus to enter their lungs.

Period21 May 2020

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  • TitleCoronavirus and lung disease
    Media name/outletThe Express
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date21/05/20
    DescriptionThe Express [p4] reports on the results of a study from the University investigating the risk coronavirus to those with lung diseases. The study, led by Dr Andrew Higham and Prof Dave Singh, found overweight patients with chronic lung diseases had more receptors for coronavirus to enter their lungs.
    PersonsAndrew Higham, Sukh Singh
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Keywords

  • coronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • lung disease