Diagnosing Respiratory Long COVID: A Practical Approach.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.chest.2025.06.028 and PMC identifier 12597586.
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Abstract
Long COVID or a post-COVID condition, defined as the persistence of symptoms at least 3 months after acute COVID-19 infection, is a novel condition in which a definitive diagnostic marker and treatment have yet to be found. This condition, which has been estimated to impact > 65 million individuals worldwide, manifests with multisystem involvement, most commonly presenting with fatigue, brain fog, dyspnea, cough, or a combination thereof. The burden of these symptoms can range from mild to severe, with many patients reporting an inability to return to usual activities. Herein, we present several hypothetical but clinically representative case reports to allow discussion around how we approach the diagnosis of respiratory symptoms of long COVID in those with and without chronic lung disease.
Medical subject headings
- COVID-19