COVID-19 can lead to the formation of irreversible changes in the lungs, as well as heart attack and stroke, after which a person can become disabled, Russian specialist Antonina Ploskireva noted.

"In the outcome of coronavirus infection, irreversible changes in the lungs (fibrosis) can form, heart attacks and strokes can develop, which can lead to patient disability," Ploskireva told RIA Novosti.

According to her, in some patients after coronavirus infection, various clinical manifestations persist for a long time, including asthenic syndrome and respiratory symptoms, including cough, and these symptoms do not depend on the severity of the disease and whether the patient required hospitalization.

The good news is that in most patients, these symptoms are reversible, and over time, their health and well-being will recover.