New study reveals breathing difficulty is common post-COVID recovery
According to a University of Oxford study, breathing difficulties are common after COVID-19. The study was conducted on 190,000 individuals.
world Oct 29 2024
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 shook the world, and its long-term health effects are still being felt.
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University of Oxford Study
Researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK analyzed data from 190,000 participants.
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Comparison of COVID and LRTI Patients
Researchers compared those hospitalized with COVID and Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI).
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How was the research conducted?
Participants were divided into two groups. The first, those hospitalized with COVID, and the second, those with LRTI.
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Analysis of Symptoms
The research gathered information on 45 physical and mental symptoms, including those related to the ear, nose, throat, respiratory, and nervous systems.
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What did the study find?
The study found an increased risk of 23 symptoms in COVID patients, while this number was 18 in LRTI patients.
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Key Symptoms of COVID
According to Dr. Junqing Shi, COVID patients experience symptoms such as fatigue, breathing difficulties, and attention deficit.
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Difficulty in Thinking
The study found that problems with thinking and speaking are more prevalent in COVID patients than in other respiratory infections.
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Expert Opinion
According to Dr. Junqing, further analysis is needed to understand the long-term effects of other serious respiratory infections.