Risk Factors and Early Preventive Measures for Long COVID in Non-Hospitalized Patients: Analysis of a Large Cohort in the United Arab Emirates

April 2024 in “ Public health ”

Fatemeh Saheb Sharif‐Askari, Hawra Ali Hussain Alsayed, Narjes Saheb Sharif-Askari, Basema Saddik, Ali Al Sayed Hussain, Rabih Halwani

hair loss COVID-19 long COVID diabetes mellitus asthma Vitamin D deficiency favipiravir sotrovimab diabetes

TLDR Vaccination and timely treatment reduce the risk of long COVID.

This study analyzed 28,375 non-hospitalized adult patients in Dubai with mild to moderate COVID-19 to identify risk factors and preventive measures for long COVID. It found that 2.8% of patients experienced long COVID symptoms, with younger age, female gender, and Caucasian race being more susceptible. Common symptoms included fatigue, muscle pain, respiratory issues, and hair loss. Risk factors identified were diabetes mellitus, asthma, and Vitamin D deficiency. Pre-COVID vaccination and treatments like favipiravir or sotrovimab during the acute phase were associated with a reduced risk of long COVID. The study underscores the importance of vaccination and timely treatment in mitigating long COVID risks.

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