Long Colds News Today

One of the lingering mysteries of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the phenomena of long COVID-19, when symptoms last a month or longer.

A Queen Mary University study, featured in The Lancet's EClinicalMedicine, reveals enduring symptoms after non-COVID respiratory infections, dubbed 'long colds.' Lasting over 4 weeks, symptoms include coughing, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Severity influences risk, prompting ongoing research. While long Covid is recognized, this study emphasizes the often-overlooked impact of non-COVID respiratory infections, urging comprehensive investigation and awareness., Health News, Times Now

A study published in The Lancets EClinicalMedicine journal suggests that people may experience long-term symptoms after acute respiratory infections that test negative for COVID-19. These symptoms, known as the long cold, can include coughing, stomach pain, and diarrhea.