![]() ![]() The way we breathe.ĬOVID-19 is often connected to a type of pneumonia that can damage the tiny air sacs in the lungs and leave scar tissue, which can lead to long-term breathing problems, such as shortness of breath. “What is highly unpredictable is determining who will have long-lasting effects from COVID-19 and what types of symptoms they will continue to have after recovering from the acute illness itself,” says Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, a nephrologist, vice chair of clinical operations for the RUSH Department of Internal Medicine and director of RUSH’s post-COVID care clinic.Īlthough we may not know the full extent of the damage due to COVID-19, Wasse says one thing remains clear: "Wearing a mask and other safety precautions are better alternatives than even a mild case of COVID-19 and its potential long-term impact."Įxperts in RUSH’s post-COVID care clinic discuss five long-term effects from the virus - including pulmonary, cardiovascular and neurological complications, as well as rehabilitation and psychological concerns - and ways that they are helping COVID long haulers manage their symptoms. This is commonly referred to as long COVID. A recent study in JAMA Network Open found that 30% of people who have had COVID-19 still have symptoms up to nine months later. New COVID-19 cases may be trending down worldwide, but the effects of the virus are far from over.Īs the pandemic continues, we’re constantly learning the effects that it can have on our organs and overall health. ![]()
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