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My parents have hypertension but that is under control. Does that mean they are vulnerable to coronavirus? Or if coronavirus caught them they will be under severe risk?
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High blood pressure can cause left sided cardiac failure. Coronavirus infwction can cause lung fibrosis abd precipitate right sided cardiac failure eventially leading to congestive cardiac failure.
However, if blood pressure is under control with healthy heart and lungs, then Coronavirus infection will not pose anh major threat.
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Hypertension by itself does not make them vulnerable to Covid 19 but if someone with hypertension catches corona virus they will be more at risk
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ask them to wear masks when in public , maintain social distancing.They should avoid going out as far as possible.
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Drink warm water,kadas( suggested by Ayush), regularly do breathing exercises, take vitamin C for a few days
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Dr. Manhar Jogi
General Physician
42 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If well controlled no problem
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Dr. Lakin Vira
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Old is associated with a higher risk, similar with hypertension as immunity is lesser than young adults.
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Any co morbidity is a additional factor for getting infected by Corona virus, so use mask and maintain all precautions
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