“Doctor Manoon Warns Elderly to Prioritize Full COVID Vaccination to Combat Severe Pneumonia”
Renowned respiratory disease specialist, Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, has taken to social media to raise awareness about a concerning case involving a 74-year-old male patient. This individual, who had a history of a normal and healthy lifestyle but suffered from an enlarged prostate, experienced a severe bout of pneumonia after receiving both AstraZeneca and Moderna COVID vaccines.
The patient initially presented with symptoms such as fever, cough, and an itchy throat. Upon seeking medical attention, he was admitted to a nearby hospital on June 9, 2023. Over the course of his hospital stay, the patient received Remdesivir intravenously for three days, followed by steroid injections for five days. However, his condition failed to improve, and multiple antibiotics were administered along with additional X-rays. Despite medical interventions, the patient’s fatigue persisted.
On July 4, 2023, the patient sought further medical assistance at Vichaiyut Hospital. The physical examination revealed a fever of 37.6 degrees Celsius, a rapid heart rate of 106 beats per minute, low oxygen levels at 88%, and X-ray results showing white patches in both lungs. Further tests ruled out viral, bacterial, and autoimmune causes, leaving the medical team to conclude that the patient was facing a cytokine storm-induced severe pneumonia, possibly compounded by bacterial infections.
With treatment comprising high flow nasal oxygen and antibiotics, the patient’s condition has gradually improved. Within 10 days at Vichaiyut Hospital, the patient experienced decreased fatigue, resolution of fever and cough, and an improved lung X-ray image. By July 29, 2023, the patient no longer required oxygen support, with oxygen levels stabilizing at 96% and lung X-ray showing further improvement. Follow-up examinations on August 12, 2023, revealed no further need for oxygen supplementation, with blood tests showing no signs of inflammation and another improved lung X-ray.
This case serves as a reminder that even fully vaccinated elderly individuals can still suffer from severe illness caused by the COVID virus. While vaccines remain an effective tool in combating the virus, it is crucial for the elderly population to prioritize receiving their complete vaccination regimen to minimize the risk of severe pneumonia. This incident highlights the importance of ongoing vigilance and adherence to preventive measures even after vaccination.
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‘Doctor Manoon’ warns the elderly to ‘fully vaccinate against COVID’, don’t trust the case of a 74-year-old male patient who experiences a ‘cytokine storm’ causing severe pneumonia
‘Doctor Manoon’ Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong Respiratory disease doctor Post a message via Facebook, Dr Manoon Lee Chawengwong FC raises the case of a 74-year-old normal and healthy male patient. enlarged prostate ‘covid vaccination’ AstraZeneca 2 doses and Moderna 2 doses Fever, cough, itchy throat, check ATK plus
Went to bed in a hospital near the house on June 9, 2023, received medication. COVID Remdesivir was injected into a vein for 3 days while in the hospital more tired Steroid injections for 5 days still no improvement. worse X-ray received multiple antibiotics Sleep in hospital between June 9-30, 2023. Returned home, more tired than before No fever, no cough, no sore throat, no runny nose I have given the best to smoke for 30 years.
On July 4, 2023, very tired, came to Vichaiyut Hospital, had a physical examination, had a fever of 37.6 degrees Celsius, rapid heart rate of 106 beats per minute, very low oxygen levels of 88%, lung auscultation on both sides, chest X-rays with white patches on both sides, 22 types of RT-PCR were not found to be infected with the virus Blood tests revealed inflammation, hs-CRP, high ferritin Not found to autoimmune disease Sputum examination did not detect tuberculosis or fungi Sputum and blood cultures did not show infection. Examine the heart with an ECHO, a routine ultrasound.
Diagnosis: The body’s own immunity against covid virus Cytokine Storm or ‘cytokine storm’ affect lung cells severe pneumonia In addition, the patient may have complications with bacterial infections as well.
High flow nasal oxygen was administered. along with antibiotics The patient is improving slowly. Less tired, no fever, no cough, better lung X-ray. Lying in Vichaiyut Hospital for 10 days, and then on July 29, 2023, less tired. no oxygen needed Oxygen level at fingertips 96% Lung X-ray improved. stopped taking steroids Follow up again on August 12, 2023, even better, no need for oxygen The oxygen level at your fingertips was 97% No inflammation was found in the blood. The lung x-ray improved again.
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