A new study released by Israel on Tuesday shows that 95% of recovered COVID-19 patients have not suffered any irreversible respiratory or heart damage, which helps answer one of the key questions about the disease that has infected more than 100 million people worldwide.
The Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem conducted a study of 166 recovered COVID-19 patients and found that 94% of patients still reported symptoms after three months, especially shortness of breath, although most symptoms disappeared within six months.
Professor Gabriel Izbicki, director of the Shaare Zedek Institute of Pulmonary Diseases, said: “Based on our research, we can be cautious to report that most symptoms will pass within 3 to 6 months.”
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“After six months, almost all patients in our study reported a significant improvement in their overall condition, and the test results reflected this. We found that regular exercise three to four times a week is a direct way to help patients recover faster. Reason.” He said.
Description: Shaare Zedek’s medical team members received a coronavirus patient in Jerusalem on April 16, 2020. (Nati Shohat / Flash90)
Data showed that three months after recovery, the most common persistent symptom was shortness of breath, which was found in 57% of patients.
In addition, 55% of patients reported general weakness, 25% reported persistent cough, and 18% reported chest pain. Another 11% still complained of loss of taste and smell, while 8% showed neurological symptoms such as dizziness or weakness in limbs.
This study has not yet been peer-reviewed and included mild, moderate, and severe patients aged 18 to 86.
