Covid patients have lung damage 'weeks after leaving hospital'

Austrian research shows how recovery can be slow process for those with severe infectionCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePatients hospitalised with Covid-19 still have lung damage, breathlessness and coughs weeks after being discharged, researchers have found.Thelong and lingering effects of coronaviruson physical health is a growing topic of concern; even those who have experienced “mild” Covid, have reported symptoms that continue for many weeksor even months after the initial infection has passed.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Coronavirus outbreak Medical research Infectious diseases Austria Health Science Source Type: news