Answer to Question #224748 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Comfort

Question

What are the various lung volumes that can be defective in SARs-Cov2 patients?

Answer 1

SARs-Cov2 can cause lung complications such as pneumonia and, in the most severe cases, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS. Sepsis, another possible complication of COVID-19, can also cause lasting harm to the lungs and other organs.