Lack of Support for Long COVID Patients, Warns Expert

Imagine you sprain your ankle while hiking in the mountains, but instead of receiving the medical attention and rehabilitation needed to heal, you are sent home with a Band-Aid and told to tough it out. This is similar to the experience of many long COVID patients who continue to suffer from symptoms long after their initial infection. According to Dr. Eric Topol, an authority on long COVID, there is a glaring lack of support being provided to these patients. In a recent review article published in Nature Reviews Microbiology, Dr. Topol highlights the insufficient efforts being made to help long COVID patients regain their health and quality of life.

While the exact cause of long COVID remains unknown, ongoing research suggests that the immune system may play a role in these persistent symptoms. Oftentimes, patients with long COVID experience a wide range of issues, including fatigue, brain fog, and persistent shortness of breath. However, despite countless individuals suffering from these debilitating symptoms, not enough is being done on a global scale to improve their outcomes.