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In his 2023 State of the Union address, President Biden declared COVID no longer controls our lives.
But what about the millions of Americans with #LongCOVID?
Here's what you need to know.
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But what about the millions of Americans with #LongCOVID?
Here's what you need to know.
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#LongCOVID is a significant, long-term consequence of even mild SARS-CoV-2 infections—one with no effective treatments.
As many as one in five US adults who have survived a SARS-CoV-2 infection are still living with its symptoms.
1/5 = 20%
#LongCOVID is a significant, long-term consequence of even mild SARS-CoV-2 infections—one with no effective treatments.
As many as one in five US adults who have survived a SARS-CoV-2 infection are still living with its symptoms.
1/5 = 20%
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#LongCOVID will have vast and far-reaching effects on the country.
For example, up to four million working-age Americans are currently unable to work due to the severity of their Long COVID symptoms.
4 million = ~ population of Los Angeles
#LongCOVID will have vast and far-reaching effects on the country.
For example, up to four million working-age Americans are currently unable to work due to the severity of their Long COVID symptoms.
4 million = ~ population of Los Angeles
#LongCOVID is now a recognized disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504.
We must view this as an emergency situation, regardless of whether the federal government continues to declare #COVID19 a public health emergency or not.
We must view this as an emergency situation, regardless of whether the federal government continues to declare #COVID19 a public health emergency or not.
What is #LongCOVID?
It's a term that is interchangeable with Long-Haul COVID, Post-COVID Conditions, and Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19.
All of these terms describe the same set of conditions.
It's a term that is interchangeable with Long-Haul COVID, Post-COVID Conditions, and Post-acute Sequelae of COVID-19.
All of these terms describe the same set of conditions.
Anybody who is experiencing any symptoms from an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection that persist beyond three months should be considered to have #LongCOVID.
To date, patients have reported more than 200 distinct symptoms, affecting every organ system.
Read that again. 200 Symptoms.
To date, patients have reported more than 200 distinct symptoms, affecting every organ system.
Read that again. 200 Symptoms.
The risk that an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection will result in a #LongCOVID diagnosis is still hard to pin down.
A recent review estimated that 10–30% of non-hospitalized cases and 50–70% of hospitalized cases will result in Long COVID.
A recent review estimated that 10–30% of non-hospitalized cases and 50–70% of hospitalized cases will result in Long COVID.
It has been difficult to identify if there are factors that increase the risk of #LongCOVID in those who contract the virus.
The best available strategy for preventing Long COVID is to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2
TL:DR
THE BEST WAY TO NOT GET LONGCOVID =
DON'T GET COVID
The best available strategy for preventing Long COVID is to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2
TL:DR
THE BEST WAY TO NOT GET LONGCOVID =
DON'T GET COVID
Unfortunately, studies that aim to explore the prognosis of #LongCOVID have yielded little good news.
Most symptoms of Long COVID don't resolve within the first year, and some may never fully resolve.
Repeat: SOME MAY NEVER RESOLVE.
Most symptoms of Long COVID don't resolve within the first year, and some may never fully resolve.
Repeat: SOME MAY NEVER RESOLVE.
To treat this shadow pandemic, we need a renewed commitment to precision and personalized medicine.
Every person living with #LongCOVID requires a highly personalized approach to symptom management and intervention.
Every person living with #LongCOVID requires a highly personalized approach to symptom management and intervention.
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