U.K. Adds 9 Symptoms to Official COVID-19 List

U.K. Adds 9 Symptoms to Official COVID-19 List

April 5, 2022 The U.K. Health Security Agency added nine symptoms to its official list of signs that could indicate a COVID-19 infection, according to BBC. The new symptoms include shortness of breath, unexplained tiredness or lack of energy, muscle aches, long-lasting headaches, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, loss of appetite, diarrhea and feeling … Read more

Why do we feel shortness of breath and when to take it seriously?

Why do we feel shortness of breath and when to take it seriously?

It’s natural to gasp for breath when you’re walking up the stairs, exercising hard, sick, or anxious. Whatever may be the reason for shortness of breath, having a tight feeling in your chest or not breathing well can be pretty distressing. By Dr Yugal K Mishra, Isn’t it frightening to experience breathlessness regularly when you … Read more

Even With Mild COVID, Obesity May Mean Worse Symptoms

One expert not part of the study, Dr. Nicholas Kman, pointed out that even vaccinated patients can get a mild case of COVID-19. “We also know that when the immune system is compromised, like in severe obesity, we don’t mount as good a response to the vaccine,” said Kman, an emergency medicine physician at … Read more