For most people, a COVID-19 infection lasts about 2 weeks. But others have reported symptoms extending long after the initial illness: fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and difficulty with memory lasting for months. Doctors are calling it "COVID Long Haulers Syndrome" or "Long Covid" but little is known about the condition's cause. Dr. Ram Yogendra & Dr. Bruce Patterson – viral pathogen & infectious disease researchers – reveal what we know about Long COVID and the latest on treatment & recovery options. 「 LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: https://drdrew.com/12152022 」 Dr. Ram Yogendra is a board-certified anesthesiologist with a background in public health. He worked as an Infection Control Practitioner in Florida where he was also a part of the Jail Linkage Project that worked to conduct risk assessments of inmates to determine those at high risk of infection and in need of HIV/STD/TB/Hepatitis testing, treatment, and follow-up services. Follow Dr. Ram Yogendra: https://twitter.com/dryostradamus Dr. Bruce K. Patterson MD is a leading researcher on the effects of viral pathogens on the human immune system. His pioneering technologies and findings have contributed to advances in detection, prognosis and treatment of patients infected with HIV, HPV and cervical cancer, COVID-19 and other diseases. Follow Dr. Bruce Patterson: https://twitter.com/brucep13 Learn more and get help for COVID Long Haulers at https://covidlonghaulers.com/ 「 SPONSORED BY 」 • BIRCH GOLD - Don’t let your savings lose value. You can own physical gold and silver in a tax-sheltered retirement account, and Birch Gold will help you do it. Claim your free, no obligation info kit from Birch Gold at https://birchgold.com/drew • GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Get 10% off with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 The CDC states that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and reduce your risk of severe illness. Hundreds of millions of people have received a COVID-19 vaccine, and serious adverse reactions are uncommon. Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. You should always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health. 「 ABOUT the SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by @kalebnation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 For over 30 years, Dr. Drew has answered questions and offered guidance to millions through popular shows like Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Dr. Drew On Call (HLN), Teen Mom OG (MTV), and the iconic radio show Loveline. Now, Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world by streaming LIVE from his home studio. Watch all of Dr. Drew's latest shows at https://drdrew.tv 「 GEAR PROVIDED BY 」 • BLUE MICS - Find your best sound at https://drdrew.com/blue • ELGATO - See how Elgato transformed Dr. Drew's set: https://drdrew.com/sponsors/elgato/ 「 FOLLOW DR. DREW 」 • Website: https://drdrew.com • Locals: https://drdrew.locals.com • Cameo: https://cameo.com/drdrew • Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDrew • Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/DrDrew • Instagram: https://instagram.com/drdrewpinsky • TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drdrew • Facebook: https://facebook.com/drdrew • Twitch: https://twitch.tv/drdrewtv • Rumble: https://rumble.com/drdrew • YouTube: https://youtube.com/drdrew