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Five Years Later: What We Know About Long Covid

2025/3/18
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Sanjay Gupta: 新冠后遗症(Long COVID)是新冠病毒感染后持续至少三个月的症状,甚至可能持续数年,症状轻重不一,严重影响生活质量。其发生率与初始感染严重程度、既往病史和年龄有关,但轻症患者也可能出现。目前社会对新冠后遗症的讨论还不够,应引起更多关注。约30%的新冠感染者会出现后遗症,其中高达40%的人有持续呼吸问题,这可能是肺部组织损伤的结果。积极进行呼吸练习可能会有所帮助,避免再次感染至关重要。 此外,新冠感染可能加重既有疾病或引发新的症状。 关于除臭剂和止汗剂,两者并非完全相同。止汗剂通常含有铝盐,可能暂时阻碍汗腺,减少出汗;除臭剂则通过中和细菌或添加香味来减少体味。目前研究尚未发现止汗剂与乳腺癌或阿尔茨海默病之间存在直接联系。天然除臭剂通常使用小苏打、箭头粉和精油等成分,但效果因人而异,且无法阻止出汗。传统除臭剂目前没有证据表明有害,因此宣称天然除臭剂更健康缺乏依据。汗液本身无气味,只有细菌分解后才会产生异味,因此除臭剂并非必需品。选择哪种除臭剂取决于个人喜好和需求,并非基于健康因素的强制选择。 Candy: 我想了解新冠感染后长期存在的呼吸问题有多普遍。 Laura: 我想知道关于除臭剂的潜在问题,特别是天然除臭剂与癌症之间的关系,以及是否应该都换用天然除臭剂。

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This chapter explores the prevalence and symptoms of long COVID, a condition characterized by persistent symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. It discusses the various symptoms, risk factors, and potential treatments, highlighting the significant impact on individuals' lives. The 30% infection rate and the lasting impact on breathing are emphasized.
  • 30% of COVID infections result in long COVID.
  • Up to 40% of long COVID cases experience persistent breathing problems.
  • Long COVID symptoms can last for years and range from mild to severe.
  • Breathing exercises may help improve lung capacity.
  • Avoiding reinfection is crucial to prevent symptom worsening.

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It’s been five years since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic, but for some, the symptoms are still lingering—just how common is that? Plus, if you’ve ever wondered whether natural deodorant is really better for you, Dr. Sanjay Gupta weighs in. 

 

Want to learn more about personal hygiene habits? Check out our episode, 'One Doctor's Decision to Stop Showering)’ or read the article, ‘How often should you shower? Advice from a doctor who bucked social norms.’

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