You may find that your symptoms last for weeks or possibly months, especially if you have been in hospital or had severe COVID-19 symptoms. The cardio-respiratory therapists and physiotherapists at ReLiva Physiotherapy & Rehab have created an information guide for Covid-19 patients based on published evidence and expert opinion. 

This information guide contains information on how to manage the following symptoms:

• Ongoing breathlessness
• Post viral cough
• Severe fatigue
• Muscle weakness
• Difficulties with memory/confusion

It may be more difficult to do the things you are normally able to do, such as housework, having a wash, getting dressed or walking up and down the stairs. Corona virus mainly impacts the lungs and therefore some patients continue to feel breathless and fatigued for an extended period of time.
This makes breathing exercises crucial for the recovery of lungs. The merits of undertaking a structured Respiratory Rehabilitation Programme cannot be emphasised enough to ensure relief from symptoms and overall Lung recovery in a safe, structured and timely manner.

The good news is that you can easily find out your current physical state with respect to breathlessness. Take this self assessment test and find if you are doing fine or if you are to benefit with professional help to speeden up your recovery.