Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors noticed that for what was originally described as a respiratory virus, SARS-CoV-2 seemed to have a strong effect on the brain, causing everything from loss of taste and smell and brain fog to, in serious cases, stroke. In people who survive CO...
As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge across Europe, many people are asking how best to protect themselves and others from the virus? As always, the first thing you should do is to follow government guidance and listen to the restrictions already in pla...
» New loss of taste or smell » Sore throat » Congestion or runny nose » Nausea or vomiting » Diarrhea Even Mild Cases of COVID-19 Can Hurt Your Heart Being healthy, fit, and strong may help you avoid some of the more severe symptoms of COVID-19 like ARDS, but it doesn...
How does coronavirus affect kids? Most known COVID-19 cases are among the adult population. Andearly researchsuggests that fewer children than adults who do get the virus end up developing a fever, cough or shortness of breath, according to theAmerican Academy of Pediatrics. "Few children with...
Losing your sense of taste and smell can happen because of an issue like an illness or trauma. They usually come back on their own, but there are also some things you can do to help them return.
Health experts say the Omicron subvariant BA.2.12.1 often causes mild symptoms in vaccinated individuals within a week. Here's how long breakthrough COVID-19 symptoms last on average.
Some studies show that up to 40% of people with COVID-19 are "asymptomatic." That means they don't feel sick or have symptoms. But the virus can still affect your body. X-rays and CT scans of some people without symptoms show lung damage including "ground-glass opacities," a typical...
Why does COVID-19 affect smell and taste? While the precise cause of smell dysfunction is not entirely understood, the mostly likely cause isdamage to the cellsthat support and assist the olfactory neurons, called sustentacular cells. When will I get my smell and taste back?
Your health and other conditions may also affect how long it lasts. Most people get mild infections with a cough, sore throat, or other upper respiratory signs. These usually go away in about 2 weeks. But some COVID symptoms, such as loss of taste or smell, can persist longer, lasting ...
Long COVID Symptoms Long COVID seems to affect each person in a different way. You might notice a wide range of health problems that could linger for a long time. Most people’s symptoms improve slowly. Common symptoms include: General symptoms Tiredness or fatigue Feeling exhausted or collaps...