Monica Almeida, a 37-year-old respiratory specialist nurse, contracted COVID-19 in November, and following virus complications including pneumonia, she ended up in the hospital, where she fought for her life.
Her illness, which reportedly became so severe that her parents were told to fly to England in preparation for her final moments, progressed to the point where she was put into an induced coma — a condition in which she remained for a month.
According to the Lincolnite, doctors opted to treat Almeida with Viagra, which helped open her blood vessels, allowing her body to increase oxygen flow.
Following the experimental treatment, she awakened and was able to stand up with assistance. Her condition continued to improve, and she was discharged on Christmas Eve.
