Long Covid and Hot Weather: Why Symptoms May Worsen

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Source: Fedorowski A, Raj SR et al. (2024). Cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction in post-COVID-19 syndrome: a major health-care burden. Nature Reviews Cardiology. DOI: 10.1038/s41569-023-00962-3

Many people with Long Covid report worsening fatigue, brain fog, dizziness and palpitations during hot weather. This research summary explores how autonomic nervous system dysfunction (dysautonomia) may contribute to symptom flare-ups and offers practical strategies to help manage symptoms during warmer periods.

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