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We thank all contributors for their time and efforts in creating this resource.  \n• Prof Jennifer Alison, Respiratory Physiotherapist  \n• Ellie (Elham) Asgary, Long Covid Clinical Nurse Consultant  \n• Karen Blazquez, Speech Pathologist  \n• A/Prof Philip N Britton, Paediatricsand Infectious Diseases  \n• A/Prof Lucy Burr, Respiratory Physician  \n• A/Prof Anthony Byrne, Thoracic Physician  \n• Vincent Cram, Clinical Psychologist  \n• Dr Susan Graham, Rehabilitation Physician  \n• Lisa Hankey, Consumer Representative  \n• Judy Little, Consumer Representative  \n• Jennifer Marty, Consumer Representative  \n• Dr Fiona Raciti, General Practitioner  \n• A/Prof Debbie Rigby, Advanced Practice Pharmacist  \n• Mary Roberts, Clinical Nurse Consultant  \n• Bill Simpson-Young, Consumer Representative  \n• Michelle Thompson, Consumer Representative  \n• Michael Wai, Clinical Psychologist  \n• Prof Peter Wark, Respiratory and Sleep Specialist  \n• Elizabeth Wells, Consumer Representative  \n• Scott Willis, Physiotherapist  \nNote to reader:  \nThis information is a general guide only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. While all care is taken to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, Lung Foundation Australia and its members exclude all liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by the use of or reliance on the information provided. Always consult your healthcare professional on matters that affect your health.  \nLung Foundation Australia have more information about COVID-19 and long COVID online: [lungfoundation.com.au](lungfoundation.com.au)  \nContents  \nIntroduction 4  \nWhat is long COVID? 6  \nDiagnosing long COVID 7  \nGetting help for long COVID 8  \nTips for healthcare appointments 10  \nTalking to family and friends 11  \nSymptoms and management tips 12  \nFatigue 14  \nPost-Exertional Symptom Exacerbation (PESE) 15  \nBreathlessness 19  \nCough 21  \nBrain Fog 23  \nCardiac (heart) symptoms 24  \nPostural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) 25  \nSleep 26  \nEmotional wellbeing 27  \nPain 29  \nGastrointestinal symptoms 29  \nOther tips 30  \nReturning to exercise 30  \nMaintaining a healthy diet 30  \nStopping smoking and vaping 30  \nReducing alcohol consumption 30  \nReturning to work 31  \nReturning to school 31  \nUnderstanding long COVID  \n3  \nIntroduction  \nThis booklet contains information for people who have been diagnosed with, or suspect they may have, post Acute COVID-19 or chronic COVID condition hereafter called,“long COVID”. It has been designed to help you navigate your long COVID  \njourney and outlines common symptoms, provides helpful self-management tips, treatment information and expert advice on how to discuss your condition with healthcare professionals, family and friends.  \nThe information has been developed by a group of healthcare professionals with a special interest in long COVID as well as people living with long COVID and other related conditions. It is a general guide and does not replace the information provided by your healthcare team.  \nCOVID-19 timeline  \n\n| One month\u003Cbr>| \u003Cbr>Acute COVID-19\u003Cbr>When you first test positive to COVID-19 and have initial symptoms. Most people will recover from acute COVID-19 within a week or two. |\n| --- | --- |\n| Two months\u003Cbr>| Prolonged COVID-19\u003Cbr>Some people will have the acute symptoms of COVID-19 for more than 2-4 weeks. Some may continue to test positive on RAT or PCR testing. 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