COVID-19 Symptoms: Longitudinal Evolution and Persistence in Outpatient Settings
December 2020
in “
Annals of internal medicine
”
Studysummary This study observed that 32% of COVID-19 patients experienced persistent symptoms, including fatigue, dyspnea, and loss of taste or smell, 30 to 45 days after their initial diagnosis.
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The study by Geneva University Hospitals on 669 outpatients found that 32% continued to experience symptoms like fatigue, dyspnea, and loss of taste or smell 30 to 45 days post-diagnosis. It emphasized the need to recognize and monitor these persistent symptoms to validate patient concerns and aid in recovery, highlighting the importance of long-term follow-up and supportive care for improving quality of life in post-acute COVID-19 conditions.
