Hi 10 Years Ago I Had A Lobectomy Of The

Posted on Sun, 12 Apr 2020

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Question : Hi 10 years ago I had a lobectomy of the lung due to chronic pneumonia caused by a benign tumor. I live in North XXXXXXX and with the covid 19 I am worried about going back to work this week in XXXXXXX NY. Am I more at risk with my history? Should I avoid work?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are at major risk of developing complications from covid19.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

Of course you are at major risk of complications if you contract covid19.
You had a major surgery removing a love of the lungs so your lung capacity is reduced and lung volume is reduced .
You are in the risk group of persons who may have life-threatening complications from covid19. You should avoid work to prevent being infected.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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