What are long COVID symptoms?

Long COVID can cause fatigue, brain fog, and breathlessness for weeks or months. Managing symptoms through rest, diet, and medical support can help teenagers recover and return to normal activities.

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Most people who catch COVID-19 recover within a few weeks, but some experience ongoing symptoms that last for months. This condition is known as long COVID, and it can affect anyone, including teenagers. Long COVID can impact school, social life, and mental health, making it a serious issue for young people. What Is Long COVID? Long COVID, also called post-COVID syndrome, is when symptoms of COVID-19 continue for weeks or months after the initial infection. It can affect people even if they had a mild or asymptomatic case of COVID-19. The exact cause of long COVID is still being studied,...
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