May 27, 2022
Long-haulers used to refer to truckers on a long drive but now
it is one of the terms used to describe a prolonged period of
illness after a Covid-19 infection or a Covid-19 vaccine.
Post-acute sequelae of Covid (PASC) is another term used in the
medical literature.
As a referral center, Dr. Kahn has been asked to consult on
several patients suspected to have this syndrome. What is it? How
is it diagnosed? What are the resources to use? Is there any
therapy?
Beyond the potential therapies discussed this week, some have
reported responses to IV vitamin drips and hyperbaric oxygen
therapy (HBOT). No therapy is FDA approved.
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