People who continue to suffer from symptoms after recovering from COVID-19 could be suffering from long COVID, the Department of Health said, as it advised the public on the proper handling of the disease.
For now, there is no test or cure to long COVID. Coughing, chest pains, difficulty breathing, body pain are the most common symptoms of long COVID.
There are also reports of fatigue, lack of focus, and parosmia, or a distortion of taste and smell, in some cases.
Symptoms may persist for up to two months or even longer after recovery or a negative test.
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More severe manifestations of the symptoms along with fainting should by addressed by healtcare professionals, and in worst cases, patients must be brought to the emergency room.
The DOH said the best prevention for long COVID is avoiding infection through frequent disinfection, wearing of masks, keeping distance, and getting vaccinated.