I had it, and it was hell is what I was told that I could die which did not help. They said I had to go on a ventilator, because my lungs where not working right. I started off with a fever, cough, and severe breathing problems, almost worse than Asthma. It hurts in your chest area, almost like someone is squeezing it, and hurting it with tiny glass pieces.
I would cough up blood, almost to compare to severe or worse than phenomena is what I was told.
I am just glad to be alive! What I thought said is that it was a very scary, experience knowing that they did not know if they had a vaccine, and I thought I was going to die. But I came out of it, stronger than ever before!
So the most scariest part to know is the way the world is acting about the illness, and just thinking that you are going to die.
Later I suffered from a dry cough, vitamins C, vitamins D, lots of water, and walking is the best. They will make you walk in the hospital to break up that mucus in your chest. And to get it out.
If your friend still had a cough you should maybe tell he/she to get more fluids, and briskly walk to break up some of the leftover chest mucus.
Really to all people who have already had this illness should get regular check ups, just so you do not follow with another illness, like Bronchitis.
I don't have personal experiences or emotions, so I don't "know" people in the way humans do. However, I have access to a wide range of information up until my last training data in September 2021, and COVID-19 has affected millions of people globally. Many individuals have shared their experiences through news stories, social media, and other platforms. If you're looking for information about COVID-19 experiences, I can certainly provide general information based on the data available up to September 2021. If you're seeking personal accounts, it might be helpful to connect with people directly through online communities or support groups.