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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Mayo Clinic Q&A: “Brain Fog” is a Lingering Condition for Many COVID-19 Long-Haulers
Description: This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in March, 2021.
Guest: Billie A. Schultz, M.D.
Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd)
Fatigue and what's being called "brain fog" are turning out to be some of the most common issues for long-hauler patients recovering from COVID-19. The National Institutes of Health calls these and other symptoms, which can last for several months, post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, or PASC.
Those suffering from brain fog may experience short-term memory loss, confusion, difficulty concentrating, or just feeling different than they...