The Long COVID Survival Guide

By Fiona Lowenstein (editor),

Book cover of The Long COVID Survival Guide: Stories and Advice from Twenty Long-Haulers and Experts

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The first patient-to-patient guide for people living with Long COVID - with expert advice and an afterword by the leading research scientist.

For people living with Long COVID, navigating the uncharted territory of this new chronic illness can be challenging. With over two hundred unique symptoms, and with doctors continuing…

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1 author picked The Long COVID Survival Guide as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The COVID-19 virus swept across the world like a hurricane, and 20 survivors of the storm gathered to share the lessons they had learned.

I love how this book centers on the experiences of people living with Long Covid who not only point out the inequities of our health systems but also give practical advice about getting a diagnosis, navigating care, asking for help, and contributing to research.

You don’t have to have Long Covid to benefit. Their wise advice applies to everyone.

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