Living with long COVID and its impact on family and society: a couple's view.

Flannigan, Karlie M; Flannigan, Gerard M

The article "Living with long COVID and its impact on family and society: a couple's view" in the Medical Journal of Australia, published in 2024, shares the personal experience of Karlie Flannigan, a 56-year-old woman who contracted COVID-19 in 2020 and has been dealing with long COVID symptoms for four years. Karlie's pre-existing health conditions, including severe asthma, psoriatic arthritis, and other medical issues, complicated her battle with COVID-19. The article highlights the challenges faced by Karlie and her husband in seeking medical care, dealing with the impact of long COVID on work and income, and adjusting their lifestyle to cope with ongoing health issues. The couple's advocacy for long COVID research and their participation in studies and conferences are also discussed, shedding light on the broader societal implications of long COVID.

POST-acute COVID-19 syndrome; MEDICAL care; COVID-19; ANTERIOR cruciate ligament; CONTINUUM of care

Medical Journal of Australia, 2024, Vol 221, pS10

0025-729X

Academic Journal

10.5694/mja2.52466