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COVID-19 Resources: Lung Disease Articles

Vaccinations and Lung Disease - Breathe Canadian Lung Association - NEW
Which vaccines are recommended for people living with lung disease.
Controlling Chronic Lung Diseases and COVID-19 - American Lung Association, - NEW
Tips on how to stay healthy for people with chronic lung disease during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Lung Damage - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Possible lung complications from COVID-19 including pneumonia and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). What patients can do to lessen the chances of lung damage.
How does COVID-19 affect the lungs? - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [video]
How does COVID-19 affect the lungs and what are the symptoms to watch for.
COVID-19 Information for the CF Community - Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Topics include COVID and CF, COVID vaccine information, health & wellness, and caregiver resources.
Tuberculosis and COVID-19 - BC Centre for Disease Control
The risks of severe symptoms from COVID-19 for people with active TB or who are recovering. COVID Vaccine and TB disease or latent TB infection.
COVID-19 Update - Lung Cancer Canada
Includes COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Lung Cancer Patients.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): What People with Asthma Need to Know - Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America
Includes a PDF symptom guide for COVID-19, cold, flu, allergies, and asthma. Also includes information on vulnerable populations.
Asthma and COVID-19 Q&A - Asthma Canada
Some common questions regarding asthma and COVID-19, with answers from Canadian Medical Professionals.
Lung Health and COVID-19 FAQ - American Lung Association
The chief medical officer answers questions posed by people with lung disease.