TLDR Hospitalized COVID-19 survivors have a higher risk of long-term symptoms and need special care.
This systematic review and meta-analysis compared post-acute COVID-19 symptoms in 419 hospitalized and 742 non-hospitalized survivors across six observational studies from various countries. Hospitalized survivors showed significantly higher risks of long-term symptoms such as dyspnea, anxiety, myalgia, and hair loss compared to non-hospitalized individuals. However, they had a lower risk of persisting ageusia. The study suggests that hospitalized COVID-19 survivors require special attention and tailored rehabilitation services to address their higher risk of post-acute symptoms.
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