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                        Long COVID

Many people recover fully within a few days or weeks after being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. However, others have symptoms that linger for weeks, months, or even years after their initial diagnosis. Some people seem to recover from COVID-19 but then see their symptoms return, or they develop different symptoms within a few months. Even people who had no symptoms when they were infected can develop them later. Either mild or severe COVID-19 can lead to long-lasting symptoms.Long COVID, long-haul COVID, post-COVID-19 condition, chronic COVID, and post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) are all names for the health problems that some people experience a few months after a COVID-19 diagnosis. Symptoms of Long COVID may be the same as or different thansymptoms of COVID-19. Long COVID can also trigger other health conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease.For more information on Long COVID, check out these U.S. government resources:National Institutes of Health (NIH)ExploreLong COVIDinformation,news, and more on the COVID-19 research websiteLearn about NIH’s RECOVER initiativeandfind clinical trialson Long COVIDRead how this NIH-funded RECOVER study developeda new symptom scoring system that will improve future Long COVID treatmentsRead this NHLBI news story about howobstructive sleep apnea increases risks for Long COVIDRead this NHLBI news story about howlingering symptoms are common after COVID hospitalizationRead how an NIH-funded RECOVER study identified potential long COVID disparitiesRead thisNHLBI news storyabout how Long COVID may be less common in childrenRead how an NHLBI-funded study found that exercise lags are common after Long COVIDRead thisNIH Director’s Blog postabout using artificial intelligence to advance the understanding of Long COVIDRead thisNHLBI news storyabout how Long COVID impacts children.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Findtips for talking with your healthcare providerabout Long COVIDCheck out this fact sheet aboutcaring for people living with post-COVID conditionsThisWhite House fact sheetprovides information about comprehensive government efforts to prevent, diagnose, and treat Long COVID.
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        What are Long Covid Symptoms?
                    Check out this interactive graphic from NIH to learn how Long COVID affects different parts of the human body.
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                    The NIH RECOVER initiative’s R3 Seminar Series promotes a shared understanding of the scientific research on Long COVID. This forum speeds up discovery by allowing experts to
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