COVID-19 and Immune System

COVID-19 and the Immune system Video Webinar

Our entire nation is going through a very difficult and uncertain phase as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. One of the most powerful weapons that we can acquire to fight this pandemic is developing awareness about how to protect ourselves effectively. Dr. Nadia Ali hosted a video webinar titled 'COVID-19 and the Immune System' to create awareness in the community on Saturday April 11th 2020 at 4 PM. The webinar discusses transmission, clinical presentation, symptoms, testing and treatment for COVID-19 along with discussion of the immune system in protecting individuals from severe infection.

Objectives:

1. To examine the transmission of coronavirus from infected humans including asymptomatic individuals and inanimate objects

2. To analyze the typical and atypical symptoms of COVID-19 in children and adults

3. To review the different types of tests, their advantages and disadvantages

4. To identify the impact of COVID-19 on digestive system, respiratory system (lungs), cardiovascular system (heart) and kidneys.

5. To explore the current data on treating options available for patients infected with COVID-19

6. To assess the role of nutrients, diet, lifestyle, stress and sleep on the immune system's capacity to handle COVID-19 infection

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