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While the term “long COVID”, or long haulers COVID is still relatively new, the condition itself is not. In fact, long COVID has likely been around for as long as the Covid-19 infection itself. However, it was only recently that medical professionals and scientists began to take notice of and study the condition. This is likely due to the surge in cases that occurred during the 2020 pandemic.
Differentiating Covid-19 and long hauler covid can be difficult, however, long COVID is a term used to describe the symptoms that some people experience after contracting the coronavirus. These symptoms can last for weeks or even months after the initial infection.
What’s more, long COVID can be a debilitating condition. Many people who suffer from long haulers COVID report fatigue, brain fog, and other cognitive problems. They may also experience shortness of breath, chest pain, and difficulty sleeping. In some cases, long haulers COVID can even lead to depression and anxiety.
If you think you may have COVID-19, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms can appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus, and may include fever or chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or loss of smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.
In some cases, people may experience emergency warning signs such as trouble breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or pale, gray or blue-colored skin. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is vital to seek emergency medical care right away.
You may be considered for evaluation at Integra Health PC if you have symptoms of SARS-CoV2 and/or a positive PCR test result (a non-rapid COVID-19 test indicating the presence of SARS-CoV2) and/or symptoms that have been present at least 28 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Everyone who is evaluated at Integra Health will receive:
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive program that includes exercise training, education, and counseling. It is designed to help people with lung conditions such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) breathe easier and improve their overall fitness. While there is no evidence that pulmonary rehabilitation can cure long covid, it can help to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Sleep studies can play an important role in diagnosing and treating long covid side effects. Many people with long covid report fatigue, insomnia, and other sleep problems. Sleep studies can help identify underlying sleep disorders that may be contributing to these symptoms. Treating these sleep disorders can often help improve overall well-being and quality of life for patients with long COVID.
If you think you may have long COVID, it is important to see one of our doctors at Integra Health as soon as possible. There is no cure for the condition, but there are treatments that can help ease the symptoms. The sooner you seek treatment, the better your chances are of managing the condition.
We accept most PPO and Medicare insurance plans. We recommend you contact your insurance plan to insure we are in-network.
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