Post-COVID-19 syndrome treatment

Most people recover from a SARS-CoV-2 infection within a few days to weeks. However, if symptoms persist for more than 12 weeks after a SARS-CoV-2 infection that are not explained by another diagnosis, we speak of post-COVID-19 syndrome.

These persistent symptoms can occur both in people who have had a mild course of the infection and in people who have had to be hospitalized. In most cases, various complaints exist at the same time, which are recorded during the initial consultation. The decision to undergo further examinations and treatment depends on the extent to which the patient’s usual activity, quality of life and independence are restricted by the course of the disease. Furthermore, possible organ damage caused by the infection is specifically investigated as part of the physical examination, a blood sample and an evaluation of physical performance. If necessary, instrumental examinations of the lungs, heart, sense of taste and smell or other organs are carried out. If a cognitive or mental impairment is suspected, the specialists in the relevant departments are consulted. There is cooperation with the Clinic for Cardiology, Consultant Psychiatry (incl. consultation hours for chronic fatigue), Infectiology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Internal Medicine and ORL.

Depending on the individual severity of the symptoms, a treatment plan is drawn up together with the patient. This can range from pure self-management to supported rehabilitative measures. Rehabilitative measures can include physical and psychosomatic aspects.

We support the online platform Altea Network (https://altea-network.com/) of the Lunge Zurich Association to promote online exchange on the topic of Long Covid between those affected, specialists and scientists.

For patients

Your family doctor will be happy to register you for the post-COVID-19 consultation and we will offer you further clarification. If you have any questions, please use our contact form.

The consultation is not intended for patients with an acute infection. People with an acute infection should contact their family doctor or the emergency ward.

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For referrer

University Hospital Zurich
Department of Pulmonology
PD Dr. med. Christian Clarenbach
Raemistrasse 100
8091 Zurich

Tel. +41 44 255 22 21
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