New research has discovered there are primarily six different symptom "sets" of COVID-19. COVID-19 presents differently in people. Some experience mild or no symptoms, while others may require hospitalization and oxygen support. Because of COVID-19's unpredictability, it can be difficult for doctors to accurately predict which patients will need more intensive care. Understanding not just the variety of symptoms but how different collections of symptoms are associated with worse outcomes can help doctors treat patients. Researchers from King's College London published their findings this week and were able to identify which types tend to be more severe and require respiratory support, according to the study, which hasn't yet been peer-reviewed.
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