2023-10-08 22:02:59
Prolonged Colds After Acute Respiratory Infections May Not Be Related to Covid-19, British Study Finds
A recent study conducted in Britain has found that individuals may experience prolonged cold symptoms even after testing negative for Covid-19 following acute respiratory infections.
The study, published on Friday in the EClinicalMedicine journal of The Lancet medical journal, highlighted that symptoms of prolonged colds include cough, stomach pain, and diarrhea, lasting for more than four weeks after the initial infection.
The research aimed to investigate the reasons behind why certain individuals suffer from prolonged cold symptoms when compared to others. The findings suggest that there may be long-term health effects after acute respiratory infections, such as colds, influenza, or pneumonia, that are not currently recognized.
By comparing the prevalence and severity of long-term symptoms after an episode of Covid-19 and other acute respiratory infections, researchers discovered that those recovering from Covid-19 were more likely to experience dizziness or problems with taste and smell compared to individuals with other respiratory infections.
While “long Covid” is now acknowledged as a legitimate condition, there are limited studies comparing long-term symptoms after Covid-19 infection with other respiratory infections.
The study analyzed data from over 10,000 adults in Britain through questionnaires and statistical analysis to identify symptom clusters. The results indicated that there may be long-term health effects after acute respiratory infections not related to Covid-19, but it remains uncertain if these symptoms are as severe or long-lasting as long Covid.
Lead researcher Giulia Vivaldi, a coronavirus researcher at Queen Mary University of London, emphasized the importance of the study’s findings. She stated, “Our findings shed light not only on the long-term impact of Covid on people’s lives but also on other respiratory infections.” Vivaldi further stressed the need for more research into the lasting effects of acute respiratory infections and the difficulties in diagnosing and treating these conditions due to the lack of diagnostic tests and diverse symptoms.
As the research on long-term effects of Covid-19 and other respiratory infections continues, it is crucial to understand why some individuals experience extended symptoms while others do not. Conducting further investigations into this matter will provide valuable insights into the underlying causes and potential treatments for these prolonged conditions.]
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