Long COVID-19 Syndrome: Insights From a Major Tertiary Center in the UK on Who Is at Greater Risk.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic triggered the unprecedented 'long COVID' crisis, with persistent symptoms beyond two months post-infection. This study explores the nexus between long COVID symptoms, patient demographics such as age, gender, and smoking, and clinical factors like vaccination, disease severity, and comorbidities.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of records was conducted between September 2021 and December 2022.