, as they are known, are young and were previously healthy, and weren’t hospitalized for their initial infection. But months later, many are experiencing life-altering symptoms including brain fog, extreme fatigue and shortness of breath, often making normal daily activities nearly impossible.
Doctors’ understanding of the condition is still nascent, and estimates for cases vary widely. But research suggests at least 10% to 20% of Covid patients experience long-term symptoms. A recent survey from the U.K.’s Office for National Statistics, for instance, reported that at least 10% of Covid patients have symptoms lasting for three or more months.
Companies are repurposing experimental drugs being tested for other diseases, and filing applications or launching clinical trials. Some are using the treatments on patients who apply for compassionate use when possible. So far, these drugs are experimental and are not yet FDA-approved for any condition, whether Covid or any other disease they were originally developed to treat.
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