Whether a man will have sequelae from novel coronavirus pneumonia needs to be seen according to the condition, if it is a mild or common type, there is usually no sequelae, and if it is a severe case, there may be sequelae.
For mild or common type of novel coronavirus pneumonia, its prognosis is good, and after timely isolation and treatment, there is usually no obvious sequelae.
In the case of severe or critical type, there may be sequelae such as interstitial fibrotic changes in the lungs due to the heavier lung infection, and patients may have chest tightness and shortness of breath after activity. However, it may gradually improve with time. Some patients may also experience loss of smell or taste, but most can recover on their own.
In addition, some studies have shown that infection with the novel coronavirus may lead to erectile dysfunction, mainly because the virus damages the endothelial cells in the inner wall of blood vessels, and the blood supply to the penis may be blocked or narrowed. However, the number of relevant cases is relatively small, so the effect of the novel coronavirus on male sexual function cannot be determined from this, and more rigorous clinical studies are needed to confirm this.
Vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine is an effective way to prevent new coronavirus pneumonia. If your health condition permits, timely vaccination is recommended, in addition to lowering the rate of infection, it also reduces the probability of the infection being converted into a serious or critical illness.
Tip: In this article, the terms “new coronavirus pneumonia” and “new coronavirus pneumonia” were renamed to “new coronavirus infection” on December 26, 2022, as announced by the National Health Commission.