What Is Long Covid

What is Long Covid, and how is it medically assessed in Europe?Long Covid explained: post-COVID-19 condition, persistent symptoms beyond 12 weeks, fatigue, breathlessness, cognitive changes, and diagnostic criteria.In this episode, we outline how Long Covid (also called post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection) is defined and evaluated under EU clinical guidance.You’ll learn:• The definition of Long Covid (symptoms lasting more than 12 weeks after infection)• Common symptoms: fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitations• How Long Covid differs from ongoing acute infection• The role of inflammation and immune response• When blood tests, lung function tests, or cardiac evaluation may be required• Red flag symptoms such as worsening chest pain, severe breathlessness, or neurological deficits• Situations where new medication requests may be declined pending full assessmentWe explain how doctors assess symptom timeline, severity, pre-existing conditions, vaccination history, and impact on daily functioning during an online consultation in the EU. Long Covid is a diagnosis of exclusion, and other causes must be ruled out before confirmation.This episode reflects the clinical standards used by Mobi Doctor, where post-viral and respiratory consultations are reviewed by a registered physician in line with EU medical guidance.Read the full guide and transcript here:https://www.mobidoctor.eu/blog/what-is-long-covid