Despite massive dip in instances, post-COVID woes persist in Kerala

Express News Service

KOCHI: It has been over a month for the reason that COVID instances began declining noticeably within the state within the third wave. Though the numbers have come down, post-COVID points are nonetheless making many unwell. According to specialists, non-serious and chronic signs are being exhibited by individuals who have recovered from COVID.

“When compared to the earlier two waves, post-COVID complications involving heart, lungs, and liver are less severe this time around. Since the Omicron variant affects the upper respiratory system, most of the post-COVID issues include nasal blockage, breathlessness, headache and difficulty in breathing. Though these symptoms are not serious, their persistent nature can make one very ill,” stated Dr Praveen Valsalan, a pulmonologist primarily based in Kochi.

These persistent signs in recovered sufferers happen no matter age however are seen largely affecting kids, particularly within the age group of 30-45 years. “Youngsters are the most affected in the third wave. In certain cases, patients develop symptoms after two weeks of infection. They will not have any symptoms during the period of infection but only during the recuperating time,” stated Dr Mathew George, a common doctor primarily based in Alappuzha.

“Though the severity of infection due to the Omicron variant was way less compared to the earlier two waves, post COVID-issues should not be neglected. Recurrent headache, nasal issues including nose blockage and sinus are triggered among those facing with allergy issues mainly. In the case of some, these symptoms will subside only gradually,” stated Dr Praveen.

However, within the case of these with comorbidities, it’s higher to seek the advice of a physician if they’ve persistent post-COVID signs, he added. However, specialists additionally consider that the combat towards COVID is much from over.

The rise within the COVID instances the world over together with China, Israel and European nations hints on the creation of the fourth wave, they are saying.