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COVID -19 contributes to irregular heartbeats, inflammation of the heart (and the lining of the heart), reduced blood flow to the heart, stroke, blood clotting and cardiac death. Some COVID-19 survivors, who were otherwise healthy, have developed blood vessel injuries, blood clots, arrhythmia, heart failure, myocarditis, strokes and heart attacks even without having severe disease or being hospitalized due to the coronavirus.

Currently, there are a variety of vaccines and treatments in development for the COVID-19 virus.

Researching, developing and testing a vaccine is not simple. Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says that a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine can take at least 12 to 18 months to develop, possibly longer.

National Jewish Health is offering COVID-19 testing to our patients who have a physician’s referral. Patients can receive a referral from their non-National Jewish Health doctor or through a visit at National Jewish Health.

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Thoracic surgery may be recommended to diagnose or treat a lung or chest condition. As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health has thoracic surgeons who specialize in performing complex procedures of the lungs, chest, diaphragm, trachea and esophagus. Our highly trained thoracic surgeons work with you to ensure the best possible outcome for your surgery or procedure.

An incentive spirometer is a device that measures how deeply you can inhale (breathe in). It helps you take slow, deep breaths to expand and fill your lungs with air.

You will receive instructions by our office staff regarding where to go and what time to be there for your surgery. You may be called the night before by the anesthesiologist.

You will receive instructions by our office staff regarding where to go and what time to be there for your surgery. You may be called the night before by the anesthesiologist.

This study measures the amount of esophageal reflux you have. Gastroesophageal reflux is the backward flow or reflux of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that takes food from your mouth into your stomach. A BRAVO pH monitoring study will help identify if you have increased amounts of reflux and if it is causing your symptoms.

The Hida Scan will show how your liver concentrates bile into the gall bladder and spills it into the small intestine.

Sarcoidosis is a disease that occurs when areas of inflammation develop in different organs of the body. Very small clusters of inflammation, called granulomas, are seen with sarcoidosis. They may occur in the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes, skin or any area of the body. These granulomas may clear up on their own or cause permanent scarring.

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the blood vessels of the lungs. Normally, blood clots stop bleeding after an injury by forming. a protective seal over the injury and preventing the body from bleeding to death. When a blood clot breaks off of a vein or an artery and travels to the lungs, it can cause serious health problems.

You are being given this TestFact because your sample was tested using the National Jewish Health COVID-19 Spike Protein IgM antibody test.

You are being given this TestFact because your sample was tested using the National Jewish Health COVID-19 Nucleocapsid Protein IgG antibody test.

Learn about the differences between the following COVID-10 tests: Molecular (Swab) Test, Antibody (Serology) Test, Antiobdy Tests for IgG and Antibody Test for IgM.

Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacteria (germ). This bacteria is present on the skin and in the nose of many people.

Sarcoidosis is a poorly understood disease that most often affects the lungs. However, it also can involve almost any part of the body, including the heart. Sarcoidosis most often affects people between the age of 25 and 45.

A lung nodule or pulmonary nodule is also called a spot on your lung. It is usually round or oval in shape.Lung nodules are easy to find using chest-x-ray or, more often, a chest CT scan. Pulmonary nodules are found in 1 out of every 4 chest CT scans. Most   pulmonary nodules (more than 90%) are benign and not cancerous. However, they need to be examined and watched closely, because some could be a small cancer Finding cancers early, when they are small and curable, is the goal of a screening program. Benign or non-cancerous nodules can be caused by previous infections or old surgery scars.

Some people report palpitations (the feeling that the heart is beating too hard or too fast), dizziness/lightheadedness and changes in blood pressure that occur with upright posture (such as standing in line, standing in a shower, standing up quickly, or even sitting at a desk for long periods), after being in a warm environment, after exercise and even after emotionally stressful events that persist after COVID-19 infection. 

Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) are common bacteria (germ) that have developed resistance to multiple types of antibiotics. These bacteria are present on the   body of many people, including on the skin, in the nose or other moist areas of the body and in secretions. Antibiotic resistance often occurs following frequent antibiotic use or frequent exposure to a healthcare setting. For most healthy people these bacteria don’t cause a problem.

Croup (laryngotracheitis) is a viral infection that usually affects infants and children between the ages of 3 months to 6 years. Croup is more common in boys than in girls. Croup often follows a cold, although croup may begin without cold symptoms. This illness is most often seen in the fall and winter. Croup may recur during childhood, but attacks tend to disappear as the child grows

Reactions to medications/drugs can cause a wide variety of signs and symptoms that may affect various organs or parts of the body. Medications can cause adverse side effects that are often mistakenly confused for allergic reactions.

Animal dander (dead skin that is continually shed), urine and saliva can cause a human allergic reactions to pets and other animals. Examples of allergy symptoms include itchy eyes, runny nose and rash. These reactions can make asthma, rhinitis and/or eczema (atopic dermatitis) symptoms worse in some people.

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) may have anxiety about their health during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there isn’t any evidence to suggest that those with CF are more likely to contract COVID-19 according to Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cousar, co-director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program at National Jewish Health.

Typically, your immune system works to identify and fight off bacteria and viruses. For those with lupus and other autoimmune diseases, your immune system attacks healthy tissues in your body and puts you at greater risk of developing infections such as COVID-19.

The COVID-19 virus can be particularly troubling for those with asthma. It’s important for asthma sufferers to know that they are not at a higher risk for contracting COVID-19.

Staying on top of your health needs is one of the keys to good health. Unfortunately, many non-urgent health care needs were paused during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. For people with chronic conditions, this was particularly challenging.  As we manage through the next many months of this pandemic, returning to regular care, seeing your doctor and following care advice, will be more important than ever.  

COVID-19 is highly contagious. It is spread through indoor air and on infected surfaces.

Here are two common places where you could be infected, and how to reduce your risk. 

Social distancing is a public health tactic used to slow down the spread of a contagious disease. When a person coughs or sneezes, a spray of small liquid droplets goes into the air. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets and any virus the droplets may contain. Social distancing is being careful about what you are exposed to and who you are around.

Watch for travel advisory updates from the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC). All travelers should practice good personal hygiene to help prevent picking up viruses and germs. Good personal hygiene is the most effective way to prevent getting the COVID-19 virus and the COVID-19 disease.

Coronaviruses are a large group of common viruses that cause respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms.

The COVID-19 virus causes the infectious disease called COVID-19. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and appear within two to 14 days of exposure. Some people do not develop symptoms or become ill. About 80 percent of people recover with home treatment to manage their symptoms.

The earliest symptom of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often before being formally diagnosed is more shortness of breath with strenuous activity than what would normally be reported from someone of a similar age.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects more than 24 million people in the United States. “Chronic" means long term, "obstructive" means it is hard to get air out of the lungs. The most familiar diseases in this group are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. A person with COPD may have emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or both. COPD shares characteristics of asthma. 

You are being given this TestFact because your sample was tested using the National Jewish Health COVID-19 Spike Protein IgG semi-quantitative antibody test.

A healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be hard, try these simple tips.

Shortness of breath is a symptom of COVID-19. During the pandemic, it’s important to watch for new or worsening shortness of breath or respiratory problems. Contact your health care provider immediately if you experience any changes in your breathing, as it may be a sign of COVID-19.

An impedance and pH study measures the amount of acid and non-acid gastroesophageal reflux you have.

Your health care provider has scheduled you for a procedure at National Jewish Health that requires intravenous (IV) contrast. The contrast will be given as an injection in a vein using an IV.
 

If caught early, lung cancer can be cured. The Lung Cancer Screening Program uses a special type of chest imaging called a CT scan to find early lung cancer. If you currently smoke cigarettes, the program also tries to help    you stop smoking, because smoking is the number one cause of lung cancer.