Long COVID, a constellation of symptoms that extend past the initial illness, is now a recognized condition. But researchers say COVID-19 may not be the only respiratory virus that causes these lasting health impacts — 'long colds' may also exist...
Long COVID, a constellation of symptoms that extend past the initial illness, is now a recognized condition.
To study this, researchers compared the prevalence and severity of long-term symptoms after a COVID case versus illness with another acute respiratory infection that tested negative for COVID-19. Severity of illness seemed to drive these other symptoms. Other respiratory illnesses can include colds, the flu, and pneumonia.
The study is the latest from COVIDENCE UK, Queen Mary University of London’s national study of COVID, which was launched back in 2020. The study has more than 19,000 participants enrolled.
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