Quiz: Could You Have Long COVID-19?

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* 1. When did you first experience the symptoms of COVID-19 or test positive for COVID-19?

Less than three months ago

More than three months ago

Not sure

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines post-COVID-19 condition, or long COVID-19, as occurring “usually three months from the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms.” If you have had symptoms for less than three months, these may not yet be considered long COVID-19. It is also possible to develop long COVID-19 even if you did not notice any symptoms of infection when you first tested positive.

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* 2. Which potential symptoms of long COVID-19 have you noticed? (Check all that apply)

Fatigue

Recurrent fevers

Respiratory problems, such as cough or shortness of breath

Heart palpitations or chest pain

Cognitive problems, such as memory loss, trouble concentrating, or “brain fog”

Headache or muscle pain

Numbness, tingling, or “pins and needles” sensations

Loss of smell or taste, or strange smells or tastes

Digestive problems, such as abdominal pain or diarrhea

Skin rash

Depression

Another symptom not listed above

Having multiple symptoms associated with different organ systems might make long COVID-19 seem more likely as a diagnosis. Some conditions that have similar symptoms (for instance, chronic fatigue syndrome) don’t tend to cause as many types of symptoms as long COVID-19.

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* 3. During your initial COVID-19 infection, did you: (Check all that apply)

Experience more than five symptoms

Need to be hospitalized for treatment

Neither of these

Studies show that people who had more than five symptoms during their initial COVID-19 infection, or who needed to be hospitalized because of it, may have a higher risk for developing long COVID-19.

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* 4. Do you have any other health conditions that might explain your symptoms?

I have one or more health conditions that could potentially cause these symptoms.

I don’t know of any health condition I have that could cause these symptoms.

Part of the diagnostic process for long COVID-19 is checking for any other possible causes of symptoms, such as other health conditions or a COVID-19 reinfection. Of course, it is possible to have both long COVID-19 and other health conditions. Testing can help identify the root cause of your symptoms.

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* 5. Anyone who has experienced a COVID-19 infection can develop long COVID-19. However, some people have a higher risk for long COVID-19. Are any of the following true of you? (Check all that apply)

I am a woman.

I have asthma.

I have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.

None of the above

Factors including female sex, asthma, and lack of vaccination against COVID-19 have been associated with a higher risk for developing long COVID-19.