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Name of Media:
After a hospital stay for COVID-19, patients may face months of rehabilitation
Author(s):
Anahad O’Connor
Publisher or Source:
The New York Times
Type of Media:
Newspaper Article
Media Originally for:
General Public
Country of Origin:
United States
Primary Focus of Media:
Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
COVID-19 Related:
Yes
Description:
Even after surviving COVID-19, many patients who were critically ill face long and arduous recoveries, often requiring extensive physical rehabilitation. The problems they encounter are wide-ranging. Some patients suffer muscle atrophy, kidney damage or reduced lung capacity, making it difficult for them to leave their homes or get out of bed. Many struggles with cognitive and psychological issues like memory loss, depression and anxiety. Among the most common problems they face are shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion and body aches.
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