Its not the vents though, thats whats finishing them off.

I STILL think the phosphorous/vitamin d/magnesium depletion may be part of why people are experiencing long covid as well. Instead of putting them on vents, they should be having their levels restored. Most of them that have the energy to walk away are prolly trying to live life normally, no idea they are depleted.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9616661/

The effect of hypophosphatemia on energy metabolism in respiratory muscles might induce early respiratory failure, ultimately leading to intubation and further poor outcomes in intubated patients [14].

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971222003940

Nonrespiratory manifestations of COVID-19 include endocrine disorders, among which are calcium-magnesium-phosphate homeostasis abnormalities, which seem to influence the disease severity and patient outcome. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and impact of calcium-magnesium-phosphate and vitamin D3 disorders on survival in patients hospitalized for COVID-19 depending on the severity of the disease and kidney function.

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/9/2362/review_report

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions worldwide, leaving a growing number of individuals in the recovery phase. As the global medical community continues to investigate the long-term consequences of COVID-19, emerging data suggests that the virus may exert profound effects on phosphocalcium metabolism. This review article aims to summarize and discuss recent findings concerning changes in calcium and phosphate levels, as well as vitamin D status, in patients post-COVID-19 infection. Numerous studies have reported alterations in phosphocalcium metabolism among individuals recovering from COVID-19. Hypophosphatemia, characterized by reduced serum phosphate levels, has been frequently observed in this population. Furthermore, vitamin D deficiency has emerged as a common finding, potentially exacerbating disturbances in calcium and phosphate homeostasis. These changes have implications for bone health, muscle function, and overall immune response.

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.08.25.20181453v1

Conclusion Our study illustrates that higher phosphate levels may be associated with better CT scan of lung outcomes in COVID-19; while hypophosphatemia is associated with severe lung injuries. This could help clinicians to manage hospitalized patients and may link the COVID-19 and parathyroid gland.

Its funny, I am pretty sure I had kidney damage before covid, and then omicron came along (it was the 3rd or 5th time I had covid, I dont even know) and came very close to putting me in the ground. My phosphorous was .37, I wonder how I survived if I am being honest. I was gasping for breath in the middle of the night and hearing rock concerts in my head, it was bizarre.

Now the thing im struggling with is really low phosphorous, lowish vitamin d, and my parathryoid is making 4 x the hormone it should be. Calcium is normal, magnesium is normal. Life sux haha.