Prolonged Symptoms After COVID-19 Infection in Outpatients

We review 127 encounters for polymerase chain reaction-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection at a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic. We describe the symptomatology, time course, exam, and radiographic findings in this population. Patients with COVID-19 can experience persistent symptoms, primarily respiratory in nature, which can be severe enough to warrant hospitalization.

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This study reviewed 127 encounters of PCR-confirmed COVID-19 cases at a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, finding that patients can experience persistent respiratory symptoms that may require hospitalization.