On a scale of 1 to 10, how concerned are you about coronavirus?

[misanthrope]

88. I can relate to that

I was diagnosed in my late 30s, which is a shocker for someone who had previously been pretty athletic to suddenly start losing pulmonary capacity and slowly realize they have emphysema at such a young age. My pulmonologist is roughly about my age now, mid 50s. He tells me I'm his longest surviving patient, which isn't surprising considering the average patient I've observed at the practice is in their late 60s/early 70s and has COPD from a lifetime of smoking. No surprise I've outlived most of them.

My primary care physician is also attentive. Both doctors realize I know my body, am not prone to panic and know how the course of illnesses proceed with me. They trust my judgement and when I tell them I need to come in for x-rays and tests, they agree.

I'm mindful in all the ways needed, have all the recommended protections and up-to-date vaccinations and just have to stay on top of things.