P139 The symptomatology of long COVID patients in cheshire and merseyside

Abstract

P139 Table 1Percentage of patients reporting various symptoms of Long COVIDSymptom Percentage of patients Fatigue 98% Worsening breathlessness 97% Cognitive symptoms 91% Myalgia 66% Chest pain 47% Ongoing cough 46% Anosmia 45% DiscussionPatients experience significant worsening breathlessness and fatigue. This significant symptom burden emphasises the need for dedicated Long COVID assessment hubs to support patients. Further research should investigate whether pulmonary rehabilitation and dedicated psychological input can improve patients’ symptoms.ReferenceNHS England and NHS Improvement (2021). Long COVID: the NHS plan for 2021/22.