The author recalls her experience battling with COVID-19 that had gotten severe, warranting her to visit a hospital for the first time in 20 years. She mentions her admission to Mercy Hospital of Folsom, then to Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital due to bed scarcity, the rigorous treatment, and a botanical nasal oil that vastly improved her condition. Following a less than expected hospital stay, she was allowed to return home. The medical staff were commended for their exceptional service.

Dawna describes her severe bout with COVID-19, starting with the initial flu-like symptoms and the onset of a serious immune overreaction called a cytokine storm. Despite testing positive for COVID-19 and experiencing extreme breathing difficulties, she delayed going to the emergency room. Upon her eventual hospital admission, she was placed in a code room with a ventilator, a symbol of her critical condition. The continuation of her story will be detailed in her next blog post.

As the self-proclaimed healthiest person on the planet, I never expected to contract COVID. But a simple kiss from my husband changed everything. From near-death to recovery, join me on my incredible COVID journey and discover the solutions that helped me overcome this challenging experience. Get ready to be inspired and find strength in your own health journey.