Washington: A recent study found out patients with Covid-19 had higher risk of suffering pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung) and were more likely to have respiratory problems compared to uninfected individuals.
The findings of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study covering health issues that may be related to Covid-19 attacks are consistent with other studies.
Research shows that one in five adults between ages of 18 and 64 and one in four people over age of 65 are at higher risk.
Besides respiratory system problems, chronic cough or shortness of breath, the risk of acute pulmonary embolism doubled up for those age over 65 years old.
Pulmonary embolism usually starts blocking deep veins in the legs to the lungs and can cause serious problems, including lung damage, low oxygen levels, and death.
"Long Covid" will affects patients' health problems
The team evaluated records of 26 clinical conditions associated with “Long Covid“.
The most common conditions in both age groups were respiratory system problems and musculoskeletal pain.
For most types of disease, people under 65 with Covid-19 were at increased risk, but there is no obvious differences were observed for cerebrovascular disease, mental health or substance-related disorders.
“The severity and duration of Covid-19 disease affect patients' healthcare needs and economic status.
“The health problems caused by Covid-19 infection may affect the patient's ability to work and may have adverse economic consequences,” they explained it will also increase additional pressure on the health system.
