Study Reveals Strong Link Between Severe COVID-19 Illness and Long-Term Effects

A large-scale study involving over 64,000 participants from Scandinavia has found that long COVID is most prevalent in individuals who had a severe COVID-19 infection and were bedridden for at least seven days. The study revealed a 37% higher prevalence of chronic symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, headaches, and fatigue in those with a COVID-19 diagnosis compared to those without. The findings emphasize the importance of monitoring physical symptoms for up to two years after diagnosis, especially in individuals who experienced severe illness.