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The most recent studies have found that as many as one in four people who had COVID-19 developed Long Haulers.  Experts are also learning how long-haul COVID affects children and teenagers. Norton Children’s Pediatric in Louisville, Kentucky focuses on treating children and teenagers suffering from long-haul COVID.  Symptoms for children and reenagers are similar to adults:  fatiguetrouble concentratingshortness of breathmuscle achesdepressionanxiety The clinic tests to see if patients are suffering from lingering symptoms caused by COVID-19 or a different infection. So they can either treat or refer the patient out to a specialist. To read the full article, Click Here

A new study published by non-profit FAIR Health, reported  that a fifth of COVID patients without symptoms went on to experience consistent symptoms with COVID, a month after their diagnosis. These patients are called COVID Long Haulers. COVID Long Haulers persists as a public health issue affecting millions of Americans. The findings in the new study showed an a new concerning issue for Long Haulers. “The odds of dying 30 days or more after initially being diagnosed with COVID were 46 times higher for patients who were hospitalized with COVID and discharged compared to those who weren't hospitalized.” Scientists still don’t know what causes COVID patients to become Long Haulers. Theories range from an overactive immune system to remnants of the virus still being present in ...

It is alarming that more and more people are not getting back to normal because they are suffering from long haulers. The data from the United States, states that as much as 65% of people are not back “to normal, pre-COVID” baseline.  Long hauler syndrome has been seen a little more in young people and experts are suggesting this may be due to a weak immune system. Dr. Bramba, a pulmonologist form Southern Illinois Healthcare shares when to see a doctor for further care and how it starts with monitoring oxygen level in the blood. To read the full article, Click Here

As California reopens and hospitals see a dramatic drop of COVID cases, it gives professionals the opportunity to support those suffering from long-COVID.  Nitric oxide therapy may be helpful in treating people suffering from long haulers, because this therapy dilates and opens the blood vessels to keep them elastic. This helps those suffering from respiratory or inflammation from COVID-19, by promoting healthy blood flow and circulation. To read the full article, Click Here

Breathlessness, exhaustion and pain are exhibited in more than 10% of people who get COVID-19 and it appears to  last many months.  A neuroplasticity expert in London is underway to understand what this is and how to treat it. At the Harley Street Solutions, they hypothesis that COVID-19 affects the brain to “over-respond” and the brain may get stuck in that overprotective response and “keeps stimulating the nervous system and immune system. Therefore, the clinic believes in “neural rewiring” in neuroplasticity therapy. At the clinic in London, they train the patient to be able to recognize the unconscious danger signals that COVID-19 triggers. Supportive techniques like digital therapies are proving to be effective. To read the full article, Click Here

Many are still dealing with the effects of the virus as our nation begins to open up. These individuals are considered “COVID long-haulers” and they are seeking support through the lasting challenges. Individuals in Tennessee expressed how COVID-19 has taken a toll on them and their everyday lives, far past contracting the virus over 6 to 12 months ago. The need of COVID Long Hauler clinics and multidisciplinary specialists are at an all-time high with long-haulers. To read the full article, Click Here

The American Lung Association is in the fight against lung damage caused by COVID-19, knowing that this is an uphill battle. Recent studies show how COVID-19 affects the lungs and can cause permanent damage. They have added urgent research on COVID-19 alongside research on emphysema, asthma and lung cancer. To read the full article, Click Here

In the midst of all the COVID news, research and antibody treatments, scientists appear to have identified a link between COVID-19 and something that is “like” Alzheimer’s. While researchers did not find evidence that the virus directly infects the brain, they did find genes and proteins of COVID-19 to be similar and associated with Alzheimer’s markers, implicating brain inflammation and certain viral factors are highly expressed in brain cells. Researchers are working on identifying how COVID-19 and neurological problems are linked so that they may develop effective and preventative strategies to address the “surge of neurocognitive impairments” created by COVID-19. To read the full article, Click Here

A small growing number of people that have reported experiencing COVID Long Haulers symptoms are reporting improvements. After months being laid out from the COVID illness, some are feeling better after their vaccination. Experts say about 10% and 30% of COVID patients develop long term symptoms including: ·      Fatigue ·      Chronic pain ·      Brain fog ·      Shortness of breath ·      Gastrointestinal problems Doctors are still not sure on how to treat COVID Long Haulers or even what causes it. Experts believe in two possible theories; one, that there may be remnants of the virus lingering in the body and two, certain elements of the immune system rev into overdrive after exposure of the ...

A recent study showed that exercise improved physical capacity, respiratory symptoms, fatigue, and cognition in COVID Long Haulers. Long Haulers can experience COVID symptoms anywhere from three months to one year after infection. Exercise is not a one size fits all solution but it’s a start and requires monitoring as well healthcare consultations. To read the full article, Click Here