With the onset of cold weather, flu cases also exploded. Meanwhile, the findings shared in a scientific study strengthened the theses about the long-term effects of the flu virus. Flu, like Covid-19, can leave effects on the lungs that can last for months.
THE SYMPTOMS LAST FOR MONTHS! THIS EFFECT OF THE FLU HAS APPEARED FOR THE FIRST TIME
AS RISKY AS COVID-19!
A study published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases revealed that the flu virus can also have long-term negative effects on health.
HOSPITALIZATIONS AND LOSSES OF LIVES ARE INCREASING
According to the latest studies; There is an increased risk of death, hospital readmission and health problems involving a range of organs including the heart, kidneys, brain and digestive system within 18 months of both Covid-19 and flu infections.
LUNG PROBLEMS CONTINUE FOR MONTHS
Additionally, Covid-19 patients are more likely to experience long-term problems in many organ systems at the same time. This situation, which is also seen in flu patients, makes them more likely to have permanent symptoms, especially related to the lungs.
Even after recovering from the flu, people may experience coughs that can last for months, severe shortness of breath, and various lung problems.
According to experts, flu can cause many pulmonary symptoms, such as a post-viral cough that can last for months. In contrast, Covid-19 causes many extrapulmonary symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness and brain fog.