Inside Health
Why recovering from long Covid is a lot like training for the Olympics
Feb 6, 2024
Inside Health explores the establishment of the UK's first long COVID clinic and the evolution of understanding long COVID. It discusses the challenges faced by individuals living with long COVID and the hope for better days. The podcast also delves into potential treatments, the impact of long COVID on the population, and the aspirations for recovery. It offers gratitude for insights gained and ongoing research, and mentions the 'Great Post Office Trial' podcast.
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- Long COVID, the long-term effects of COVID-19, came to the attention of healthcare professionals later in the pandemic, resulting in delayed attention to the growing problem of long COVID.
- Research into long COVID has revealed a disconnect between oxygen levels in the blood and the tissue that needs it, resulting in intense fatigue after physical exertion.
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Understanding the Emergence of Long COVID
Long COVID, the long-term effects of COVID-19, came to the attention of healthcare professionals later in the pandemic. The original focus was on the immediate threat of the virus, leading to delayed attention to the growing problem of long COVID. The University College Hospital in London set up the UK's first long COVID clinic in April-May 2020, initially using a truck outside the hospital to conduct examinations. While it was initially believed that the main issue would be lung-related, it became apparent that the effects were more complex, leading to a comprehensive study of long COVID symptoms.
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