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

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Highlights

  • Long-hauler is a term that refers to the long-term effects of COVID-19

  • Long-haul COVID-19 is a diagnosis of exclusion

  • Do not ignore the emotional dimension of long-haul COVID-19

Abstract

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.

Keywords

COVID-19
late sequelae
long COVID
long-hauler
persistent symptoms
postacute COVID-19 syndrome

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Sherry Leviner, PhD, FNP-C, is an assistant professor at Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC, and can be contacted at [email protected].

In compliance with standard ethical guidelines, the author reports no relationships with business or industry that would pose a conflict of interest.

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