Episode#001. Cytokine storm in the lungs of COVID-19 patients

Cytokine storm is prevalent in severe COVID-19 illness and one of the reasons for respiratory failure and ARDS. This episode provides basic and simplified scientific explanation of how cytokine storm or inflammation is orchestrated in the lungs during respiratory viral infections like COVID-19. Also discussed how host immune system senses viral entry in the host cells and where in the lungs inflammation and cytokine storm are orchestrated during COVID-19 illness.