Long-term effects after COVID-19

Long-term effects after COVID-19 include persistent or new symptoms following the acute illness. These may include pronounced fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, headaches or reduced physical capacity, and can affect daily activities, working life and quality of life.

Description of the condition

What are long-term effects after COVID-19?

Some people experience symptoms that continue or arise after the acute COVID-19 infection. The pattern and severity vary widely and may involve energy, breathing, cognition, sleep, pain, heart rate and the senses. Symptoms can fluctuate and may worsen after physical or mental exertion.

Assessment

There is no single test that confirms the condition. Assessment is based on the course of illness, current symptoms and functional impact, while considering other explanations such as anaemia, heart or lung disease, sleep disorders, medication effects and mental health conditions.

Management and rehabilitation

Support is individualised and may include energy management, cautious rehabilitation, breathing strategies, sleep support and treatment of specific symptoms or coexisting illness. If exertion causes delayed and prolonged worsening, activity should be adjusted carefully rather than increased according to a fixed schedule.

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Do you recognize these symptoms and everyday challenges?

Fatigue, shortness of breath and cognitive difficulties can limit work, exercise, household tasks and social activity. Some people experience worsening symptoms after physical or mental exertion. Prioritising tasks, spreading activities throughout the day and adapting exertion to the body’s response may help.

Mental fatigue

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Difficulty concentrating

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Memory problems

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Headache

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Sleep problems

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Dizziness

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Reduced sense of smell and taste

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Muscle and joint pain

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Muscle weakness

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Anxiety and restlessness

This symptom can occur in connection with the condition, but its experience and significance vary from person to person.

Benefits from our treatment

Better energy balance

Patients can learn to pace activities so their energy lasts longer and relapses after exertion are reduced.

More capacity for activity

Adapted exercise and breathing strategies can make everyday movement and light exercise more manageable.

Clearer thinking

Many people find that strategies for breaks and structure can reduce brain fog and improve concentration.

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