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I am a 46 year old female. i've had trach for the last 9 months due to stridor, bronchospasm and larageal spasms. i am currently being worked up for autoimmune disease. i am on xoliar am i more susceptible to coronavirus?

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Dr. Richard Roberts answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: people with pulmonary condigions are at high risk for serious complications with COVID-19 infection.

Answered 3/27/2020

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