A Queen Mary University study, featured in The Lancet's EClinicalMedicine, reveals enduring symptoms after non-COVID respiratory infections, dubbed 'long colds.' Lasting over 4 weeks, symptoms include coughing, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Severity influences risk, prompting ongoing research. While long Covid is recognized, this study emphasizes the often-overlooked impact of non-COVID respiratory infections, urging comprehensive investigation and awareness., Health News, Times Now