Thread by @ChrisCarrollMD

If you're missing this great lecture on "After COVID: Complications of a New Infection and its Aftermath" by @WesElyMD @RanaAwdish @hopealuko and Brenda Pun, make sure you catch the video! #CHEST2020

@RanaAwdish: There was much fear early in the pandemic. Fear of using PPE, wanting the patient to be comforted and having only medications to comfort them. But this may have been harmful. #COVID19

@hopealuko: #COVID19 symptoms can linger for some patients. #CHEST2020

@hopealuko: Many of the best research in this area is coming from patient lead groups. Seems to have relapsing and remitting course. #CHEST2020

@hopealuko: How to explain #COVID19 long haul patients? Cacophony of potential explanations. #CHEST2020 #longhaulers

@hopealuko: Subset of patients who were hospitalized who are also experiencing post-intensive care syndrome. #PICS #CHEST2020 #longhaulers

@hopealuko: #COVID19 after care clinics can help support patients and validate #longhaul symptoms. #CHEST2020

@hopealuko: Some barriers to implementing follow-up clinics and peer-support groups. #CHEST2020