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During the pandemic, Steven witnessed the emergence of various new respiratory viral illnesses alongside COVID-19, which confounded diagnosis and treatment decisions. He discussed how patients frequently exhibited atypical symptoms, such as low oxygen saturation without the common indicators of respiratory infections.
This scenario raised important questions about the underlying causes of illness and the implications for treatment models. As patients with no prior health issues presented with sudden respiratory failure, healthcare providers had to adapt to a rapidly shifting understanding of the virus and its effects.