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February 24, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

Long-term effects on physical and mental health and work ability after COVID-19 versus other upper respiratory infections

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AEAstrid Rosenberg EskildsenTCTanja K. CarøeOMOle Steen Mortensen

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Questionnaire study shows similar long-term effects on health in COVID-19 and upper respiratory infection cases, implying a need for symptom management strategies.

Key Points

  • To assess the long-term effects of COVID-19 on physical and mental health compared to other upper respiratory infections.
  • Conducted a questionnaire study approximately two years after COVID-19 testing.
  • Participants included patients tested for COVID-19 in Denmark during the pandemic's first wave.
  • Used validated questionnaires to assess self-rated health status and work-related functional ability.
  • Compared responses between COVID-positive and non-COVID-positive participants.
  • Analyzed data for significant differences in health outcomes.
  • No significant differences in work-related functional ability between COVID-positive and non-COVID-positive participants.
  • Mental health status was slightly lower in COVID-positive participants compared to non-COVID-19 participants.
  • Emphasizes the need for rehabilitation strategies focused on symptom management.

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Eskildsen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699ceda059e024144310b76dhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26351-2
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