Understanding the extent of damage COVID-19 does to the body

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge worldwide, health experts are learning more about the extent of the damage COVID-19 can do. The lungs have been considered ground zero, but now doctors are finding its reach extends to other organs. Dr. Qanta Ahmed, a New York pulmonologist and intensive care specialist, joined CBSN to break it all down.

[sethgilbertson]

I can't believe how scary this virus is. Thanks to all those that are continuing to put themselves out there to serve the public, whether you are stocking shelves or providing bedside care. Thank you for your courage and persistence!

[claytonpaisley]

My backdoor neighbor quit smoking the day this was reported in china. She's still smoke free.

[huntresssnow]

As an asthmatic..who's biggest fear is suffocating or drowning (like most asthmatics), I say! 😷 Time to buy farming land! Self sustainability for me! Notice we've been destroying the atmosphere and now we have something that will destroy our air... Mother Nature is mad and we're on time out.

[SensuousO]

My friend is a covid 19 survivor she's coming home today after 44 days in the hospital she was on the vent for almost a month and had to get dialysis. When they started one day flipping her body in the morning and at night that's when she started coming out of the woods....something about the movement of the lungs helped tremendously.

[AMBIDEXTROUS]

Such a remarkable woman, very compose and with intelligent answers. Salute to you.

[MattGaetzOnAWhiteFordBronco]

Thank you for saying it straight: stop smoking and vaping. Breathing exercises do squat.

[kbasap]

This doc is the real deal. So informative. Thank you. Please let us hear you more often. Be blessed stay blessed

[yvettekopp]

28 years ago, my mother developed ARDS. The pulmonologist said she needed blood from the children. My brother and I were able to give blood. The ID doctor said that our blood would keep her inflammation down. She survived.

[HAPPYCHICMERRIAMCHAS]

I hate when the interviewer won’t stop talking before the guests gets to explain what they are going to say geesh! Just hush and let her talk please.

[zachbaker]

Quit all of the fun, luxurious, inflammatory behaviors we as Americans just can’t live without.

[svetozarmarkovic]

what kind of 'journalism' is this? lady doctor is wonderful

[mrscpjones]

Jesus please give us a cure or vaccine. Help us Lord.

[SleepyKittens]

I call this Humanity Eating Humble Pies flu.

[catmom]

Just another selfless hero! Loved her explanations!

[FeelinTangerine]

In otherwords: This virus is a gangsta & coming for you and your family.

[BenTrue]

Too bad most people are not able to afford the test. How many are walking around with this.

[robertahubert]

These people that want to get out should volunteer their time to the hospitals

[ideoformsun]

With pneumonia patients, they usually need to be sitting up, if possible.

[bonniedunbar]

This doctor needs to to take the place of Fausii and the lady with all the scarves. She really knows what is going on medically and she would not be afraid to speak up over Trump.

[Marrie]

Why isn't anyone saying skin. Myself and my family member had it and we couldn't feel anything. Not even the temperature of the water every time we took a shower.