Recognizing the Clinical Sequelae of COVID-19 in Adults: COVID-19 Long-Haulers

As the numbers of acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections continue to rise, we are learning that symptoms do not resolve quickly in all patients. Although why some patients experience persistent symptoms is not clear, these individuals suffer. Long-hauler is the term that is associated with these persistent symptoms, and this review of the literature provides information to nurse practitioners working in primary care about symptoms, risk factors, and resources for disease management. (C) 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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As the numbers of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections increase, some patients experience persistent symptoms known as "long-hauler". This review provides nurse practitioners working in primary care with information on symptoms, risk factors, and resources for disease management.