How to Deal With Long COVID

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Danny Altman is a professor of immunology at Imperial College London. He suffers from long COVID - chronic fatigue and irritable bowel syndrome. Has been suffering with the condition for more than 20 years. Says it's difficult to accept that your life has changed, possibly permanently. 'I'm putting all my faith in the amazing scientific community out there,' he says.

In this episode from March 2023, Ian Sample hears from Scotland’s Astronomer Royal, Prof Catherine Heymans, about her experience of long Covid and how it has affected her life. He also speaks to Prof Danny Altmann, an immunologist at Imperial College London, about the scientific understanding of the condition, and whether we’re any closer to a treatment. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod