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I have been in hospital with COVID
After you leave hospital, you might still have symptoms of COVID such as fatigue, breathlessness and changes to your mood and thinking. These symptoms are common in people who have been treated in hospital due to COVID. You should get advice from your healthcare professional if these problems change or do not get better.
In this section, you will find lots of information on different symptoms that you may still have since you have come home from hospital. You will also find advice on where you can get support to help you start or continue your recovery.
Body
Eating well
Sleeping well
After a stay in ICU
Getting moving again
Managing daily activities
Returning to work
When do I need to seek help?
Grief and bereavement
Family, friends and carers
Managing your oxygen
What next?Still feeling the effects?
Find out how you can manage the wide ranging effects of COVID that you may still be feeling.
Breathlessness
Fatigue
Cough
Managing Your Oxygen
Voice and Swallowing
Taste and Smell
Chest pain
Palpitations
Headache
Dizziness
Skin Disorders
Musculoskeletal, Shoulder and Back Pain
Managing Fear and Anxiety
Managing Your Mood and Coping with Frustration
Memory and Concentration
Your Wellbeing
Supporting your wellbeing during your recovery.
Eating Well
It is important to eat the right foods after you have COVID because this helps you get better and stronger quicker.
Sleeping Well
Being ill at home can also affect how you sleep. You might have problems after COVID that make it difficult to sleep, such as, being out of breath
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Getting Moving Again
After being in hospital for a period of time, your muscles will be much weaker than normal and you will certainly be less fit than you were.
Your Road To Recovery
Information for your life beyond COVID
Coming Home From Hospital
The team caring for you in hospital will work with you to make a discharge plan. They will identify if you need any
Managing Daily Activities
As you recover from COVID you might be experiencing symptoms such as fatigue and breathlessness or changes in your mood and thinking.
Returning To Work
Going back to work (voluntary or paid) after illness can be challenging. Persisting symptoms such as shortness of breath
What Next?
Some people will need further medical follow-up after COVID. We have some national guidance to direct your follow up care.
When Do I Need To Seek Help?
Many symptoms that occur after COVID infections are similar to infections we have known about for many years (for example influenza/flu, pneumonia).
Getting Moving Again
After being in hospital for a period of time, your muscles will be much weaker than normal and you will certainly be less fit than you were.
Other Conditions
Find out how you can manage the wide ranging effects of COVID that you may still be feeling.
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes