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Calculated Shard: 75 (from laksa168)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa075.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/long-covid/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/long-covid/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/long-covid\/","crawl_time":1775565296,"first_indexed_time":1742838189,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"uk,nhs,www!\/conditions\/long-covid\/ s443","src_root_hash":"11359509702434384875","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Long COVID - NHS","meta_descriptions":["Find out about long COVID, including the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and the treatment and support available."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Symptoms of long COVID\nSymptoms of long COVID can be different for everyone.\nThe most common symptoms of long COVID include:\nfeeling extremely tired (fatigue)\nshortness of breath\njoint pain and aching muscles\nproblems with your memory and concentration, also called brain fog\nOther symptoms can include:\na high temperature\na blocked or runny nose\na cough\na sore throat\nchest pain or tightness and noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations)\nlosing your hair and getting skin rashes, such as\nhives\nheadaches, feeling dizzy and vertigo\nsudden confusion (delirium), especially in older people\ndifficulty sleeping (insomnia)\nchanges to your senses, such as problems with your vision, earaches, hearing ringing sounds inside your ear (tinnitus), and differences in your sense of smell or taste\ntummy pain and diarrhoea\nfeeling or being sick, losing weight and not feeling like eating\npins and needles, and aches and pains in different parts of your body\nanxiety and depression\nSome symptoms may get better or come and go. You can also get new symptoms you have not had before.\nYou may find your symptoms get worse if you're stressed or have been more active.\nNon-urgent advice:\nSee a GP if:\nyou think you might have long COVID\nTests for long COVID\nIf a GP thinks you may have long COVID, they'll ask about your symptoms and how long you've had them.\nYou may also have tests, such as:\nblood pressure and heart rate tests\nblood tests\ntests to measure the oxygen levels in your blood\nThey may suggest that you keep a diary to monitor your symptoms and see what makes them better or worse.\nThey may also refer you for other tests to help diagnose and monitor your symptoms, such as an\nelectrocardiogram (ECG)\nor an\nX-ray\n.\nThese tests may be done by a team of different specialists at a post-COVID syndrome service.\nTreatments for long COVID\nThere's currently no cure for long COVID and the condition is still being researched. But there are treatments that can help ease your symptoms.\nYou'll be supported by a team of different healthcare professionals, who will look after your physical and mental health.\nYour team will work with you to create a plan to help with your symptoms.\nThis may include:\nadvice about how to manage tiredness (fatigue)\nphysiotherapy\nand exercises to help with breathing and muscle pain\ncognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)\nto help with anxiety, depression and fatigue\nactivities to improve your memory, concentration, thinking and mood (cognitive rehabilitation)\nhelp to try to improve your sense of smell\nhelp with diet and nutrition\nusing tools like apps to track your symptoms\na specialist adviser who will help you access practical, emotional and social support depending on your needs (social prescribing)\nThings you can do to help with long COVID\nIf you have long COVID, there are things you can try to help ease your symptoms.\nDo\nwork with your specialists to set goals for your recovery\nkeep a diary to track what makes your symptoms better or worse (triggers)\nget the details of who to contact if you're worried about your symptoms or need more help and support\ntalk to a GP and your employer if you're finding working difficult\ntry to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day to help with\ntiredness and fatigue\nget up and move around regularly or go for short walks if you can – but be careful when exercising and stop if you have any symptoms\nuse painkillers such as\nparacetamol\nor\nibuprofen\nif you have any muscle pain – ask a pharmacist for advice on what to take\neat a\nbalanced diet\nDon’t\ndo not start exercising again before talking to a GP or specialist\nHow long COVID affects your life\nHow long it takes to recover from long COVID is different for everybody.\nSome symptoms can improve quickly, while others last longer.\nTreatment can help manage the symptoms of long COVID.\nBut you may have long-lasting symptoms that can affect your daily life, work and relationships for many years.\nHelp and support for long COVID\nLong COVID can be a difficult condition to live with, both physically and emotionally.\nAs well as support from your doctors, you may find it helpful to get support from other people with long COVID, either at a local support group or online.\nThere are also national charities than can offer support and information about long COVID, such as Long COVID SOS and Asthma and Lung UK.\nLong COVID SOS\nInformation for anyone affected by long COVID.\nWebsite:\nwww.longcovidsos.org\nLong COVID SOS: resources\nAsthma and Lung UK\nInformation and support for anyone with a lung condition.\nWebsite:\nwww.asthmaandlung.org.uk\nHelpline: 0300 222 5800\nEmail:\nhelpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk\nAsthma and Lung UK: support in your area\nAsthma and Lung UK HealthUnlocked: lung conditions community forum","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/long-covid\/#maincontent)\n\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- Browse More\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n2. [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n3. [Conditions A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/)\n\n[Back to Conditions A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/)\n\n# Long COVID\nLong COVID, sometimes called post-COVID syndrome, happens when the symptoms of COVID-19 last longer than 12 weeks. It's a new condition that's still being studied, but treatment can help.\n\n## Symptoms of long COVID\nSymptoms of long COVID can be different for everyone.\n\nThe most common symptoms of long COVID include:\n\n- feeling extremely tired (fatigue)\n- shortness of breath\n- joint pain and aching muscles\n- problems with your memory and concentration, also called brain fog\n\nOther symptoms can include:\n\n- a high temperature\n- a blocked or runny nose\n- a cough\n- a sore throat\n- chest pain or tightness and noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations)\n- losing your hair and getting skin rashes, such as [hives](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/hives\/)\n- headaches, feeling dizzy and vertigo\n- sudden confusion (delirium), especially in older people\n- difficulty sleeping (insomnia)\n- changes to your senses, such as problems with your vision, earaches, hearing ringing sounds inside your ear (tinnitus), and differences in your sense of smell or taste\n- tummy pain and diarrhoea\n- feeling or being sick, losing weight and not feeling like eating\n- pins and needles, and aches and pains in different parts of your body\n- anxiety and depression\n\nSome symptoms may get better or come and go. You can also get new symptoms you have not had before.\n\nYou may find your symptoms get worse if you're stressed or have been more active.\n\n## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:\n- you think you might have long COVID\n\n## Tests for long COVID\nIf a GP thinks you may have long COVID, they'll ask about your symptoms and how long you've had them.\n\nYou may also have tests, such as:\n\n- blood pressure and heart rate tests\n- blood tests\n- tests to measure the oxygen levels in your blood\n\nThey may suggest that you keep a diary to monitor your symptoms and see what makes them better or worse.\n\nThey may also refer you for other tests to help diagnose and monitor your symptoms, such as an [electrocardiogram (ECG)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/electrocardiogram\/) or an [X-ray](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/x-ray\/).\n\nThese tests may be done by a team of different specialists at a post-COVID syndrome service.\n\n## Treatments for long COVID\nThere's currently no cure for long COVID and the condition is still being researched. But there are treatments that can help ease your symptoms.\n\nYou'll be supported by a team of different healthcare professionals, who will look after your physical and mental health.\n\nYour team will work with you to create a plan to help with your symptoms.\n\nThis may include:\n\n- advice about how to manage tiredness (fatigue)\n- [physiotherapy](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/physiotherapy\/) and exercises to help with breathing and muscle pain\n- [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt\/) to help with anxiety, depression and fatigue\n- activities to improve your memory, concentration, thinking and mood (cognitive rehabilitation)\n- help to try to improve your sense of smell\n- help with diet and nutrition\n- using tools like apps to track your symptoms\n- a specialist adviser who will help you access practical, emotional and social support depending on your needs (social prescribing)\n\nInformation:\n\n### Find out more\n- [National Academy for Social Prescribing: what is social prescribing?](https:\/\/socialprescribingacademy.org.uk\/what-is-social-prescribing\/)\n\n## Things you can do to help with long COVID\nIf you have long COVID, there are things you can try to help ease your symptoms.\n\n### Do\n- work with your specialists to set goals for your recovery\n- keep a diary to track what makes your symptoms better or worse (triggers)\n- get the details of who to contact if you're worried about your symptoms or need more help and support\n- talk to a GP and your employer if you're finding working difficult\n- try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day to help with [tiredness and fatigue](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/tiredness-and-fatigue\/)\n- get up and move around regularly or go for short walks if you can – but be careful when exercising and stop if you have any symptoms\n- use painkillers such as [paracetamol](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/paracetamol-for-adults\/) or [ibuprofen](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/ibuprofen-and-codeine-nurofen-plus\/) if you have any muscle pain – ask a pharmacist for advice on what to take\n- eat a [balanced diet](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/how-to-eat-a-balanced-diet\/)\n\n### Don’t\n- do not start exercising again before talking to a GP or specialist\n\n## How long COVID affects your life\nHow long it takes to recover from long COVID is different for everybody.\n\nSome symptoms can improve quickly, while others last longer.\n\nTreatment can help manage the symptoms of long COVID.\n\nBut you may have long-lasting symptoms that can affect your daily life, work and relationships for many years.\n\nInformation:\n\n### Find out more\n- [GOV.UK: find help and support if you have long COVID](https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/find-help-and-support-if-you-have-long-covid)\n- [Asthma and Lung UK: managing and living with long COVID](https:\/\/www.asthmaandlung.org.uk\/conditions\/long-covid\/managing#living-with-long-covid)\n\n## Help and support for long COVID\nLong COVID can be a difficult condition to live with, both physically and emotionally.\n\nAs well as support from your doctors, you may find it helpful to get support from other people with long COVID, either at a local support group or online.\n\nThere are also national charities than can offer support and information about long COVID, such as Long COVID SOS and Asthma and Lung UK.\n\n### Long COVID SOS\nInformation for anyone affected by long COVID.\n\n- Website: [www.longcovidsos.org](https:\/\/www.longcovidsos.org\/)\n- [Long COVID SOS: resources](https:\/\/www.longcovidsos.org\/resources)\n### Asthma and Lung UK\nInformation and support for anyone with a lung condition.\n\n- Website: [www.asthmaandlung.org.uk](https:\/\/www.asthmaandlung.org.uk\/)\n- Helpline: 0300 222 5800\n- Email: [helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk](mailto:helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk)\n- [Asthma and Lung UK: support in your area](https:\/\/www.asthmaandlung.org.uk\/help\/support-network\/support-in-your-area)\n- [Asthma and Lung UK HealthUnlocked: lung conditions community forum](https:\/\/healthunlocked.com\/asthmalunguk-lung)\n\nPage last reviewed: 19 August 2025   \n Next review due: 19 August 2028\n\n## Support links\n- [Home](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/)\n- [Health A to Z](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/health-a-to-z\/)\n- [NHS services](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/)\n- [Healthy living](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/)\n- [Mental health](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/)\n- [Care and support](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/social-care-and-support\/)\n- [COVID-19](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/covid-19\/)\n\n- [NHS App](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-app\/)\n- [Find my NHS number](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/find-nhs-number\/)\n- [View your GP health record](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/gps\/view-your-gp-health-record\/)\n- [View your test results](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-services\/online-services\/view-your-test-results\/)\n- [About the NHS](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/about-the-nhs\/)\n- [Healthcare abroad](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/using-the-nhs\/healthcare-abroad\/)\n\n- [Other NHS websites](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/nhs-sites\/)\n- [Profile editor login](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/profile-editor-login\/)\n\n- [About us](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/about-us\/)\n- [Report an issue with the NHS website](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website)\n- [Accessibility statement](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/accessibility-statement\/)\n- [Our policies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/our-policies\/choose-your-cookie-settings\/)\n\n© Crown copyright","attrs_readable_markdown":"## Symptoms of long COVID\nSymptoms of long COVID can be different for everyone.\n\nThe most common symptoms of long COVID include:\n\n- feeling extremely tired (fatigue)\n- shortness of breath\n- joint pain and aching muscles\n- problems with your memory and concentration, also called brain fog\n\nOther symptoms can include:\n\n- a high temperature\n- a blocked or runny nose\n- a cough\n- a sore throat\n- chest pain or tightness and noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations)\n- losing your hair and getting skin rashes, such as [hives](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/hives\/)\n- headaches, feeling dizzy and vertigo\n- sudden confusion (delirium), especially in older people\n- difficulty sleeping (insomnia)\n- changes to your senses, such as problems with your vision, earaches, hearing ringing sounds inside your ear (tinnitus), and differences in your sense of smell or taste\n- tummy pain and diarrhoea\n- feeling or being sick, losing weight and not feeling like eating\n- pins and needles, and aches and pains in different parts of your body\n- anxiety and depression\n\nSome symptoms may get better or come and go. You can also get new symptoms you have not had before.\n\nYou may find your symptoms get worse if you're stressed or have been more active.\n\n## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if:\n- you think you might have long COVID\n\n## Tests for long COVID\nIf a GP thinks you may have long COVID, they'll ask about your symptoms and how long you've had them.\n\nYou may also have tests, such as:\n\n- blood pressure and heart rate tests\n- blood tests\n- tests to measure the oxygen levels in your blood\n\nThey may suggest that you keep a diary to monitor your symptoms and see what makes them better or worse.\n\nThey may also refer you for other tests to help diagnose and monitor your symptoms, such as an [electrocardiogram (ECG)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/electrocardiogram\/) or an [X-ray](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/x-ray\/).\n\nThese tests may be done by a team of different specialists at a post-COVID syndrome service.\n\n## Treatments for long COVID\nThere's currently no cure for long COVID and the condition is still being researched. But there are treatments that can help ease your symptoms.\n\nYou'll be supported by a team of different healthcare professionals, who will look after your physical and mental health.\n\nYour team will work with you to create a plan to help with your symptoms.\n\nThis may include:\n\n- advice about how to manage tiredness (fatigue)\n- [physiotherapy](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/physiotherapy\/) and exercises to help with breathing and muscle pain\n- [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/tests-and-treatments\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt\/) to help with anxiety, depression and fatigue\n- activities to improve your memory, concentration, thinking and mood (cognitive rehabilitation)\n- help to try to improve your sense of smell\n- help with diet and nutrition\n- using tools like apps to track your symptoms\n- a specialist adviser who will help you access practical, emotional and social support depending on your needs (social prescribing)\n\n## Things you can do to help with long COVID\nIf you have long COVID, there are things you can try to help ease your symptoms.\n\n### Do\n- work with your specialists to set goals for your recovery\n- keep a diary to track what makes your symptoms better or worse (triggers)\n- get the details of who to contact if you're worried about your symptoms or need more help and support\n- talk to a GP and your employer if you're finding working difficult\n- try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day to help with [tiredness and fatigue](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/symptoms\/tiredness-and-fatigue\/)\n- get up and move around regularly or go for short walks if you can – but be careful when exercising and stop if you have any symptoms\n- use painkillers such as [paracetamol](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/paracetamol-for-adults\/) or [ibuprofen](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/ibuprofen-and-codeine-nurofen-plus\/) if you have any muscle pain – ask a pharmacist for advice on what to take\n- eat a [balanced diet](https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/how-to-eat-a-balanced-diet\/)\n\n### Don’t\n- do not start exercising again before talking to a GP or specialist\n\n## How long COVID affects your life\nHow long it takes to recover from long COVID is different for everybody.\n\nSome symptoms can improve quickly, while others last longer.\n\nTreatment can help manage the symptoms of long COVID.\n\nBut you may have long-lasting symptoms that can affect your daily life, work and relationships for many years.\n\n## Help and support for long COVID\nLong COVID can be a difficult condition to live with, both physically and emotionally.\n\nAs well as support from your doctors, you may find it helpful to get support from other people with long COVID, either at a local support group or online.\n\nThere are also national charities than can offer support and information about long COVID, such as Long COVID SOS and Asthma and Lung UK.\n\n### Long COVID SOS\nInformation for anyone affected by long COVID.\n\n- Website: [www.longcovidsos.org](https:\/\/www.longcovidsos.org\/)\n- [Long COVID SOS: resources](https:\/\/www.longcovidsos.org\/resources)\n### Asthma and Lung UK\nInformation and support for anyone with a lung condition.\n\n- Website: [www.asthmaandlung.org.uk](https:\/\/www.asthmaandlung.org.uk\/)\n- Helpline: 0300 222 5800\n- Email: [helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk](mailto:helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk)\n- [Asthma and Lung UK: support in your area](https:\/\/www.asthmaandlung.org.uk\/help\/support-network\/support-in-your-area)\n- [Asthma and Lung UK HealthUnlocked: lung conditions community forum](https:\/\/healthunlocked.com\/asthmalunguk-lung)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Symptoms of long COVID Symptoms of long COVID can be different for everyone. The most common symptoms of long COVID include: feeling extremely tired (fatigue) shortness of breath joint pain and aching muscles problems with your memory and concentration, also called brain fog Other symptoms can include: a high temperature a blocked or runny nose a cough a sore throat chest pain or tightness and noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations) losing your hair and getting skin rashes, such as hives headaches, feeling dizzy and vertigo sudden confusion (delirium), especially in older people difficulty sleeping (insomnia) changes to your senses, such as problems with your vision, earaches, hearing ringing sounds inside your ear (tinnitus), and differences in your sense of smell or taste tummy pain and diarrhoea feeling or being sick, losing weight and not feeling like eating pins and needles, and aches and pains in different parts of your body anxiety and depression Some symptoms may get better or come and go. You can also get new symptoms you have not had before. You may find your symptoms get worse if you're stressed or have been more active. Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: you think you might have long COVID Tests for long COVID If a GP thinks you may have long COVID, they'll ask about your symptoms and how long you've had them. You may also have tests, such as: blood pressure and heart rate tests blood tests tests to measure the oxygen levels in your blood They may suggest that you keep a diary to monitor your symptoms and see what makes them better or worse. They may also refer you for other tests to help diagnose and monitor your symptoms, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG) or an X-ray . These tests may be done by a team of different specialists at a post-COVID syndrome service. Treatments for long COVID There's currently no cure for long COVID and the condition is still being researched. But there are treatments that can help ease your symptoms. You'll be supported by a team of different healthcare professionals, who will look after your physical and mental health. Your team will work with you to create a plan to help with your symptoms. This may include: advice about how to manage tiredness (fatigue) physiotherapy and exercises to help with breathing and muscle pain cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help with anxiety, depression and fatigue activities to improve your memory, concentration, thinking and mood (cognitive rehabilitation) help to try to improve your sense of smell help with diet and nutrition using tools like apps to track your symptoms a specialist adviser who will help you access practical, emotional and social support depending on your needs (social prescribing) Things you can do to help with long COVID If you have long COVID, there are things you can try to help ease your symptoms. Do work with your specialists to set goals for your recovery keep a diary to track what makes your symptoms better or worse (triggers) get the details of who to contact if you're worried about your symptoms or need more help and support talk to a GP and your employer if you're finding working difficult try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day to help with tiredness and fatigue get up and move around regularly or go for short walks if you can – but be careful when exercising and stop if you have any symptoms use painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if you have any muscle pain – ask a pharmacist for advice on what to take eat a balanced diet Don’t do not start exercising again before talking to a GP or specialist How long COVID affects your life How long it takes to recover from long COVID is different for everybody. Some symptoms can improve quickly, while others last longer. Treatment can help manage the symptoms of long COVID. But you may have long-lasting symptoms that can affect your daily life, work and relationships for many years. Help and support for long COVID Long COVID can be a difficult condition to live with, both physically and emotionally. As well as support from your doctors, you may find it helpful to get support from other people with long COVID, either at a local support group or online. There are also national charities than can offer support and information about long COVID, such as Long COVID SOS and Asthma and Lung UK. Long COVID SOS Information for anyone affected by long COVID. Website: www.longcovidsos.org Long COVID SOS: resources Asthma and Lung UK Information and support for anyone with a lung condition. Website: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk Helpline: 0300 222 5800 Email: helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk Asthma and Lung UK: support in your area Asthma and Lung UK HealthUnlocked: lung conditions community forum
Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/long-covid/#maincontent) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - Browse More 1. [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) 2. [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) 3. [Conditions A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/) [Back to Conditions A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/) # Long COVID Long COVID, sometimes called post-COVID syndrome, happens when the symptoms of COVID-19 last longer than 12 weeks. It's a new condition that's still being studied, but treatment can help. ## Symptoms of long COVID Symptoms of long COVID can be different for everyone. The most common symptoms of long COVID include: - feeling extremely tired (fatigue) - shortness of breath - joint pain and aching muscles - problems with your memory and concentration, also called brain fog Other symptoms can include: - a high temperature - a blocked or runny nose - a cough - a sore throat - chest pain or tightness and noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations) - losing your hair and getting skin rashes, such as [hives](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hives/) - headaches, feeling dizzy and vertigo - sudden confusion (delirium), especially in older people - difficulty sleeping (insomnia) - changes to your senses, such as problems with your vision, earaches, hearing ringing sounds inside your ear (tinnitus), and differences in your sense of smell or taste - tummy pain and diarrhoea - feeling or being sick, losing weight and not feeling like eating - pins and needles, and aches and pains in different parts of your body - anxiety and depression Some symptoms may get better or come and go. You can also get new symptoms you have not had before. You may find your symptoms get worse if you're stressed or have been more active. ## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: - you think you might have long COVID ## Tests for long COVID If a GP thinks you may have long COVID, they'll ask about your symptoms and how long you've had them. You may also have tests, such as: - blood pressure and heart rate tests - blood tests - tests to measure the oxygen levels in your blood They may suggest that you keep a diary to monitor your symptoms and see what makes them better or worse. They may also refer you for other tests to help diagnose and monitor your symptoms, such as an [electrocardiogram (ECG)](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/electrocardiogram/) or an [X-ray](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/x-ray/). These tests may be done by a team of different specialists at a post-COVID syndrome service. ## Treatments for long COVID There's currently no cure for long COVID and the condition is still being researched. But there are treatments that can help ease your symptoms. You'll be supported by a team of different healthcare professionals, who will look after your physical and mental health. Your team will work with you to create a plan to help with your symptoms. This may include: - advice about how to manage tiredness (fatigue) - [physiotherapy](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/physiotherapy/) and exercises to help with breathing and muscle pain - [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/) to help with anxiety, depression and fatigue - activities to improve your memory, concentration, thinking and mood (cognitive rehabilitation) - help to try to improve your sense of smell - help with diet and nutrition - using tools like apps to track your symptoms - a specialist adviser who will help you access practical, emotional and social support depending on your needs (social prescribing) Information: ### Find out more - [National Academy for Social Prescribing: what is social prescribing?](https://socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/what-is-social-prescribing/) ## Things you can do to help with long COVID If you have long COVID, there are things you can try to help ease your symptoms. ### Do - work with your specialists to set goals for your recovery - keep a diary to track what makes your symptoms better or worse (triggers) - get the details of who to contact if you're worried about your symptoms or need more help and support - talk to a GP and your employer if you're finding working difficult - try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day to help with [tiredness and fatigue](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/tiredness-and-fatigue/) - get up and move around regularly or go for short walks if you can – but be careful when exercising and stop if you have any symptoms - use painkillers such as [paracetamol](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/) or [ibuprofen](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-and-codeine-nurofen-plus/) if you have any muscle pain – ask a pharmacist for advice on what to take - eat a [balanced diet](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/how-to-eat-a-balanced-diet/) ### Don’t - do not start exercising again before talking to a GP or specialist ## How long COVID affects your life How long it takes to recover from long COVID is different for everybody. Some symptoms can improve quickly, while others last longer. Treatment can help manage the symptoms of long COVID. But you may have long-lasting symptoms that can affect your daily life, work and relationships for many years. Information: ### Find out more - [GOV.UK: find help and support if you have long COVID](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-help-and-support-if-you-have-long-covid) - [Asthma and Lung UK: managing and living with long COVID](https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/long-covid/managing#living-with-long-covid) ## Help and support for long COVID Long COVID can be a difficult condition to live with, both physically and emotionally. As well as support from your doctors, you may find it helpful to get support from other people with long COVID, either at a local support group or online. There are also national charities than can offer support and information about long COVID, such as Long COVID SOS and Asthma and Lung UK. ### Long COVID SOS Information for anyone affected by long COVID. - Website: [www.longcovidsos.org](https://www.longcovidsos.org/) - [Long COVID SOS: resources](https://www.longcovidsos.org/resources) ### Asthma and Lung UK Information and support for anyone with a lung condition. - Website: [www.asthmaandlung.org.uk](https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/) - Helpline: 0300 222 5800 - Email: [helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk](mailto:helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk) - [Asthma and Lung UK: support in your area](https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/help/support-network/support-in-your-area) - [Asthma and Lung UK HealthUnlocked: lung conditions community forum](https://healthunlocked.com/asthmalunguk-lung) Page last reviewed: 19 August 2025 Next review due: 19 August 2028 ## Support links - [Home](https://www.nhs.uk/) - [Health A to Z](https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/) - [NHS services](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/) - [Healthy living](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/) - [Mental health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/) - [Care and support](https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/) - [COVID-19](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/) - [NHS App](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/) - [Find my NHS number](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/) - [View your GP health record](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record/) - [View your test results](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/view-your-test-results/) - [About the NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/) - [Healthcare abroad](https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/healthcare-abroad/) - [Other NHS websites](https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-sites/) - [Profile editor login](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/profile-editor-login/) - [About us](https://www.nhs.uk/about-us/) - [Report an issue with the NHS website](https://www.nhs.uk/report-an-issue-with-the-nhs-website) - [Accessibility statement](https://www.nhs.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Our policies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/) - [Cookies](https://www.nhs.uk/our-policies/choose-your-cookie-settings/) © Crown copyright
Readable Markdown	## Symptoms of long COVID Symptoms of long COVID can be different for everyone. The most common symptoms of long COVID include: - feeling extremely tired (fatigue) - shortness of breath - joint pain and aching muscles - problems with your memory and concentration, also called brain fog Other symptoms can include: - a high temperature - a blocked or runny nose - a cough - a sore throat - chest pain or tightness and noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations) - losing your hair and getting skin rashes, such as [hives](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hives/) - headaches, feeling dizzy and vertigo - sudden confusion (delirium), especially in older people - difficulty sleeping (insomnia) - changes to your senses, such as problems with your vision, earaches, hearing ringing sounds inside your ear (tinnitus), and differences in your sense of smell or taste - tummy pain and diarrhoea - feeling or being sick, losing weight and not feeling like eating - pins and needles, and aches and pains in different parts of your body - anxiety and depression Some symptoms may get better or come and go. You can also get new symptoms you have not had before. You may find your symptoms get worse if you're stressed or have been more active. ## Non-urgent advice: See a GP if: - you think you might have long COVID ## Tests for long COVID If a GP thinks you may have long COVID, they'll ask about your symptoms and how long you've had them. You may also have tests, such as: - blood pressure and heart rate tests - blood tests - tests to measure the oxygen levels in your blood They may suggest that you keep a diary to monitor your symptoms and see what makes them better or worse. They may also refer you for other tests to help diagnose and monitor your symptoms, such as an [electrocardiogram (ECG)](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/electrocardiogram/) or an [X-ray](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/x-ray/). These tests may be done by a team of different specialists at a post-COVID syndrome service. ## Treatments for long COVID There's currently no cure for long COVID and the condition is still being researched. But there are treatments that can help ease your symptoms. You'll be supported by a team of different healthcare professionals, who will look after your physical and mental health. Your team will work with you to create a plan to help with your symptoms. This may include: - advice about how to manage tiredness (fatigue) - [physiotherapy](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/physiotherapy/) and exercises to help with breathing and muscle pain - [cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)](https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/) to help with anxiety, depression and fatigue - activities to improve your memory, concentration, thinking and mood (cognitive rehabilitation) - help to try to improve your sense of smell - help with diet and nutrition - using tools like apps to track your symptoms - a specialist adviser who will help you access practical, emotional and social support depending on your needs (social prescribing) ## Things you can do to help with long COVID If you have long COVID, there are things you can try to help ease your symptoms. ### Do - work with your specialists to set goals for your recovery - keep a diary to track what makes your symptoms better or worse (triggers) - get the details of who to contact if you're worried about your symptoms or need more help and support - talk to a GP and your employer if you're finding working difficult - try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day to help with [tiredness and fatigue](https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/tiredness-and-fatigue/) - get up and move around regularly or go for short walks if you can – but be careful when exercising and stop if you have any symptoms - use painkillers such as [paracetamol](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/) or [ibuprofen](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/ibuprofen-and-codeine-nurofen-plus/) if you have any muscle pain – ask a pharmacist for advice on what to take - eat a [balanced diet](https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/how-to-eat-a-balanced-diet/) ### Don’t - do not start exercising again before talking to a GP or specialist ## How long COVID affects your life How long it takes to recover from long COVID is different for everybody. Some symptoms can improve quickly, while others last longer. Treatment can help manage the symptoms of long COVID. But you may have long-lasting symptoms that can affect your daily life, work and relationships for many years. ## Help and support for long COVID Long COVID can be a difficult condition to live with, both physically and emotionally. As well as support from your doctors, you may find it helpful to get support from other people with long COVID, either at a local support group or online. There are also national charities than can offer support and information about long COVID, such as Long COVID SOS and Asthma and Lung UK. ### Long COVID SOS Information for anyone affected by long COVID. - Website: [www.longcovidsos.org](https://www.longcovidsos.org/) - [Long COVID SOS: resources](https://www.longcovidsos.org/resources) ### Asthma and Lung UK Information and support for anyone with a lung condition. - Website: [www.asthmaandlung.org.uk](https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/) - Helpline: 0300 222 5800 - Email: [helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk](mailto:helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk) - [Asthma and Lung UK: support in your area](https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/help/support-network/support-in-your-area) - [Asthma and Lung UK HealthUnlocked: lung conditions community forum](https://healthunlocked.com/asthmalunguk-lung)
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