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I had covid19 with shortness of breath that, although i have seen improvement, it has not gone away, do i need to get help?

Q: i had covid19 with shortness of breath that, although i have seen improvement, it has not gone away, do i need to get help?

: About 10% of younger adults that have Covid will develop long covid. Consultation with your doc about your ongoing symptoms/treatment possibilities is a good idea. It is not an ER visit type of process on its own.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

About 10% of younger adults that have Covid will develop long covid. Consultation with your doc about your ongoing symptoms/treatment possibilities is a good idea. It is not an ER visit type of process on its own.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 1/21/2023

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. Ferguson. For info on long term effects of Covid-19 visit this site. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-long-term-effects/art-20490351#:~:text=COVID%2D19%20symptoms%20can,within%20a%20few%20weeks Wish you good health!

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 1/23/2023

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A member asked:

I had covid19 with shortness of breath that, although i have seen improvement, it has not gone away, do i need to get help?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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