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Are people with lung disease at higher risk for contracting covid-19?
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Some are.: Comorbid conditions which can increase risks include diabetes, severe obesity, chronic pulmonary disease & asthma, liver or kidney disease, significant cardiac problems, being immunocompromised (such as HIV/AIDS, organ transplants, cancer treatments).
Answered 6/15/2020
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