What is Long COVID: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients and Healthcare Providers
As the world continues to grapple with the long-term impacts of COVID-19, a new, deeply concerning condition has emerged—Long COVID. For millions of people, the recovery from the initial COVID-19 infection has been far from complete. Instead of returning to their pre-pandemic health, they experience a wide array of persistent symptoms that range from mild annoyances to debilitating conditions. These individuals are part of a growing population suffering from what is now known as COVID.
The recently released The Complete Long COVID Handbook: Volume 1 by Dr. Robert Groysman, MD, offers crucial insight into this perplexing condition. But what exactly is COVID, why does it happen, and how can we better manage it? This blog will explore the answers to these questions and discuss why this book is an essential resource for patients and healthcare providers.
What Is Long COVID?
Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to a range of symptoms that continue for weeks or even months after the acute phase of COVID-19 has passed. While the majority of people who contract COVID-19 recover within a few weeks, others continue to experience sympt
