Oriental Medicine Treatment for Corona Aftereffects · Long COVID
Corona Aftereffects · Long COVID · COVID-19 Aftereffects · Post-Corona Syndrome· Long COVID (Post-COVID Conditions)
Incheon Songdo Baekrokdam Korean Medicine Clinic
Rebuilding the body's ecosystem, immunity, and vitality after the virus has swept through.
Release from isolation is not the end, but the beginning of recovery.A body swept by a virus is like a battlefield; only after clearing remaining inflammation and replenishing depleted vital energy can daily life return to normal.
Baekrokdam addresses the suffering of Long COVID, which cannot be explained by tests, from the perspective of 'Yeosamijin' and 'Qi and Blood Deficiency.' We rebuild the collapsed immune system to create a body that recovers on its own.
Core disease information at a glance
- Other names
- Long COVID, COVID-19 sequelae, Post-corona syndrome
- Hanja
- 冠狀病毒 後遺症 (Crown + Shape + Disease + Poison)
- Classification
- General functional decline · Immune system diseases
- Main symptoms
- Chronic fatigue · Brain fog · Paroxysmal cough · Dyspnea
- Possible accompaniment
- Loss of smell/taste · Insomnia · Palpitations · Joint pain
- Diagnosis
- Differential diagnosis · Abdominal palpation · Pulse diagnosis · Tongue diagnosis
- Treatment
- Focused on herbal medicine (Customized prescriptions: Gi-eum-ssang-bo, So-gan-hae-ul, Bu-jeong-geo-sa)
- Treatment Period
- Generally 1–3 months (Varies depending on the severity of symptoms)
- 진료 방식
- 상태에 따라 대면·비대면 여부를 의료진이 판단
증상부터 생활관리까지
코로나 후유증의 세부 안내를 확인하세요
Commonly heard in the clinic
Many patients visit using these expressions
I feel like there's a fog in my head, and I can't focus on work
I'm afraid to schedule important meetings because my cough won't stop
When will I be able to regain my energy like before?
Just when I thought I was getting better, the body aches returned and it's driving me crazy
I feel every day that my body is not the same as it used to be
I get completely out of breath even after doing a little bit of housework
Since I can't smell food, there's no joy in living
Since catching COVID, I can't get my blood sugar levels under control at all
Every joint in my body aches so much that I can't sleep at night
I keep forgetting things; I don't know if it's because of COVID or dementia...
I feel a sharp, stabbing pain and tightness in my chest
I have night sweats and cannot sleep deeply
I get so short of breath when climbing stairs that I have to rest frequently
It's been a long time since I was released from isolation, so why do I feel so lethargic?
It feels like something is stuck in my throat and it's ticklish, causing me to cough
I can't seem to get rid of this fatigue even after taking nutritional supplements
These are expressions often heard in the clinic. If this sounds like you, it may be worth suspecting post-COVID sequelae or Long COVID.
Consult via telemedicine →What are post-COVID sequelae and Long COVID?
It refers to a state where symptoms such as fatigue, cough, and cognitive decline persist for more than 4 weeks (more than 3 months by WHO standards) despite being released from isolation after testing positive for COVID-19.
In Korean medicine, this is calledYeosa-mijin (餘邪未盡)Yeosa-mijin. It means a state where the body's vital energy is exhausted from fighting the external pathogen (virus), and the remaining pathogenic factors are not completely expelled and remain stagnant in the body.
Many people think, 'It will get better with time,' but if left untreated, it can solidify into chronic fatigue syndrome or autonomic dysregulation, potentially delaying the return to daily life indefinitely.
It is not simply a loss of energy, butSystemic inflammatory response and hypersensitivity of the nervous systema complex disease combined with other factors, so systematic immune reconstruction treatment is essential.
Long COVID is a phenomenon where 'traces' left behind after the virus has gone continue to afflict the body.
코로나 후유증·롱코비드 주요 원인, 어떻게 누적되는가
- 1 Residual inflammation and immune hyperactivity
Viral carcasses or debris remain in blood vessels and tissues, causing persistent micro-inflammation.
- 2 Depletion of visceral energy
The energy of the lungs and spleen is exhausted by the battle against the virus, leading to decreased respiratory and metabolic functions
- 3 Autonomic nervous system imbalance
As the nervous system is attacked and the sympathetic nerve becomes overactive, symptoms such as insomnia, palpitations, and anxiety appear
- 4 진액 부족(음허)
High fever and inflammation dry out the body's moisture and fluids, making membranes sensitive and causing a persistent dry cough
- 5 Exacerbation of underlying diseases
COVID-19 affects the weakest links in the body, destabilizing levels of pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and arthritis
A characteristic of Long COVID is that not only the body feels heavy, but the mind and head also suffer.
코로나 후유증·롱코비드 주요 증상, 환자가 실제로 느끼는 것들
Physical symptoms
- 만성 피로와 몸살, 자고 일어나도 천근만근이고 조금만 무리하면 바로 몸살 기운이 올라와요
- 호흡기 후유증, 발작적인 기침, 가래, 숨 가쁨, 가슴 답답함이 사라지지 않습니다
- 감각 이상, 후각이나 미각이 둔해지거나, 온몸 마디마디가 쑤시는 관절통이 나타납니다
- 심혈관계 증상, 가슴이 콕콕 찌르듯 아프거나 이유 없이 심장이 두근거려 불안합니다
Cognitive and neurological symptoms
- Decreased concentration and decline in short-term memory
- Difficulty recalling words or slowing of thought processes
- Severe mood swings, depression, and anxiety disorders
- 밤에 식은땀이 나거나 깊이 잠들지 못하는 불면증
The most common and distressing symptom isBrain Fogyou feel as if your head is foggy, dazed, and your thinking has come to a halt.
These symptoms are intertwined, so when one improves, other symptoms tend to improve in a chain reaction.
Chronic Corona Aftereffects · Long COVID: Baekrokdam's Approach
Summary, 코로나 후유증은 단순히 기력이 떨어진 게 아니라, 면역 체계가 길을 잃은 상태입니다. 증상을 억누르는 게 아니라 몸 안의 '잔불'을 끄고 에너지를 다시 채워야 합니다.
Why Baekrokdam Focuses on Herbal Medicine
The goal of herbal medicine is not just to suppress external symptoms, but to create a body that can recover on its own without medication.
Western symptomatic relief (symptomatic therapy) may be temporary, but herbal medicine'Bujeong-Geosa (Supporting the Righteous and Eliminating the Evil)'approaches it with the principle of. It boosts the body's vital energy (Jeong-gi) so that the body can push out remaining viral debris and inflammation on its own.
Long COVID manifests completely differently for every patient. 기침이 주된 분, 머리가 멍한 분, 가슴이 두근거리는 분, 각각의 원인이 되는 장부(폐, 심, 비)를 찾아 정밀하게 타격하는 맞춤 처방이 한약의 강점입니다.
Why it doesn't show up well in tests
Tests look at numerical values and structures, but the essence is often a 'bodily imbalance' that is not easily captured by tests.
Modern medical tests'Structural Destruction'must be present to appear in the numerical values. However, Long COVID patients do not have hardened lungs or damaged livers; rather, the essence isFunctional declinecellular-level dysfunction and hypersensitivity of the nervous system, which is why tests often come back as 'normal'.
Traditional Korean Medicine diagnosis reads the imbalance hidden behind this 'normal' state. By observing the inflammatory state of the body through tongue diagnosis and checking the degree of energy depletion through pulse diagnosis,The gap between test results and actual sufferingfills the gap.
그래서 어떻게 치료하느냐, 백록담의 방식
We examine the entire body through inquiry, pulse diagnosis, and abdominal diagnosis, and resolve the root cause together with herbal medicine.
It is not simply taking restorative medicine. It is a sophisticated process of erasing the scars left by the virus and rebooting the immune system.
- Tongue Diagnosis (舌診) & Pulse Diagnosis (脈診), 혀의 색과 태, 맥의 흐름을 통해 몸속 잔류 염증과 진액 부족 상태를 정밀하게 파악합니다
- Customized Herbal Prescription, 기음양허(호흡기), 심담허겁(신경계), 폐비기허(소화기) 등 변증에 맞춰 면역 재건 한약을 처방합니다
- Circulation and Inflammation Control, 브레인포그와 전신 근육통의 원인이 되는 미세 염증을 제거하고 기혈 순환을 촉진합니다
Once the immune balance is restored through herbal treatment, not only the severe fatigue but also the cough, indigestion, and brain fogImproving together like dominoeswill be experienced as improving.
Pattern identification branches of post-COVID sequelae and Long COVID observed in clinical practice
Long COVID is different for everyone. Which type are you?
Qi and Yin Deficiency Type (氣陰兩虛)氣陰兩虛
A type characterized by a complete lack of energy, extreme dryness of the mouth and throat, and a persistent dry cough
Treatment Direction: Tonify Qi and Nourish Yin (益氣養陰)
Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency Type (脾肺氣虛)脾肺氣虛
A type characterized by shortness of breath with minimal movement, indigestion, and loose stools
Treatment Direction: Tonify Lung and Strengthen Spleen (補肺健脾)
Heart and Gallbladder Deficiency and Fear Type (心膽虛怯)心膽虛怯
A type characterized by frequent palpitations, being easily startled by small noises, and inability to sleep deeply
Treatment Direction: Calm the Spirit and Stabilize the Mind (安神定志)
Liver Qi Stagnation Type (肝鬱氣滯)肝鬱氣滯
A type characterized by stabbing pain or tightness in the chest area and extreme sensitivity to stress
Treatment Direction: Soothe the Liver and Relieve Stagnation (疏肝解鬱)
Qi and Blood Deficiency Type (氣血兩虛)氣血兩虛
A type characterized by a pale complexion due to prolonged illness, aching joints throughout the body, and depleted energy
Treatment Direction: Dual Tonification of Qi and Blood (氣血雙補)
Prescriptions are finely adjusted each time based on the patient's primary symptoms and constitution to accelerate the recovery speed.
Progress by stage for COVID-19 aftereffects and Long COVID treatment
- 1개월 차, 잔여 염증 및 독소 제거
First and foremost, in the body'inflammation fire'extinguish the and replenish body fluids.
- Noticeable reduction in paroxysmal coughing and foreign body sensation in the throat
- Chest tightness is relieved and breathing becomes much more comfortable
- 수면 중 식은땀이 줄어들고 잠자리가 안정됨
- 2~3개월 차, 면역 체계 및 순환 재건
Now, the stage of rebuilding'immune ecosystem'.the collapsed
- The mind clears and brain fog gradually disappears
- Physical strength, which used to drop sharply in the afternoon, begins to be maintained until evening
- Recovery of paralyzed sensory functions such as taste and smell
- 3~4개월 차, 장부 기능 강화 및 안정화
Building the foundation to'self-healing power'overcome the virus even if it returns.
- No rebound fatigue even after returning to daily exercise or work
- Underlying disease (diabetes, blood pressure, etc.) levels stabilize to pre-COVID levels
- Completing a condition free from worries of recurrence through personalized management by constitution
Recovery speed varies depending on the depth of the virus's impact, but clear changes appear at each stage.
Those with underlying diseases or the elderlyMay require a slightly longer recovery period, but it will definitely improve if you replenish your vital energy with herbal medicine, so please do not give up.
진료를 더 구체적으로 시작하려면
코로나 후유증·롱코비드 진료 전에 준비하면 좋은 정보
준비된 자료가 없어도 진료를 시작할 수 있습니다. 종이 자료나 휴대전화 사진으로 보여주셔도 됩니다. 지금까지 받은 검사와 치료, 그 뒤 좋아진 점과 남은 불편을 자세히 알려주세요.첫 진료 안내 자세히 보기 →- 기존 검사·진료 자료가 있다면: 코로나 후유증·롱코비드과 관련해 받은 확진·치료 시기와 흉부검사·혈액검사 결과, 감염 전후 복용약 기록
- 현재 복용 중인 약은 처방전·약 봉투·약 이름 사진 또는 복용 목록으로, 건강기능식품과 함께 정리해 주세요
- 관찰해 오면 좋은 변화: 피로·숨참·후각·집중력·수면이 감염 전과 어떻게 달라졌는지. 코로나 후유증·롱코비드과 관련해 느끼는 증상(만성 피로와 몸살, 자고 일어나도 천근만근이고 조금만 무리하면 바로 몸살 기운이 올라와요·호흡기 후유증, 발작적인 기침, 가래, 숨 가쁨, 가슴 답답함이 사라지지 않습니다·감각 이상, 후각이나 미각이 둔해지거나, 온몸 마디마디가 쑤시는 관절통이 나타납니다)의 빈도와 강도도 함께 적어 주세요
- 이전 치료의 반응: 치료명과 기간, 좋아진 점·남은 불편·중단한 이유·이상반응, 다시 악화된 시점을 함께 적어 주세요
이전 치료 뒤에도 불편이 남거나 다시 반복되나요? 지금까지 받은 검사·치료와 그 뒤 달라진 점을 적어 주세요. 거리가 있어 내원이 쉽지 않아도 먼저 문의하시면 의료진이 대면·비대면 중 적합한 진료 방식을 안내합니다.
Diseases often confused with COVID-19 sequelae and Long COVID
Long COVID symptoms can overlap with other diseases, making accurate differential diagnosis crucial.
While coughing and shortness of breath are primary symptoms, Long COVID differs in that it is accompanied by systemic fatigue and cognitive decline.
두근거림과 불면은 비슷하나, 롱코비드는 감염 이후 급격히 발생했다는 선후 관계가 뚜렷합니다.
Easily mistaken due to chest tightness and palpitations, but Long COVID is often preceded by a decline in physical energy.
Systemic pain is similar, but Long COVID is characterized by the simultaneous appearance of respiratory symptoms or brain fog.
In the elderly, Long COVID brain fog is sometimes mistaken for dementia. If cognitive function recovers with herbal treatment, it is highly likely to be a Long COVID sequela.
Reviews for COVID-19 sequelae and Long COVID treatment
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 sequelae and Long COVID
코로나 후유증 원인은 무엇인가요?
감염 뒤 염증·면역 반응의 지속, 자율신경 불균형, 수면 저하와 활동량 감소 등이 복합적으로 관여한다고 봐요. 숨참·피로·두근거림·브레인포그의 양상이 사람마다 달라 단일 원인으로 단정하지 않으며, 백록담에서는 기허·음허·담습과 회복 리듬의 차이를 함께 살핍니다.
코로나 후유증 검사는 무엇을 하나요?
증상에 따라 혈액검사, 심전도, 흉부영상, 폐기능검사와 기립 시 맥박·혈압 평가 등을 선택해 빈혈·갑상선질환·심폐질환을 감별해요. 갑작스러운 흉통·호흡곤란·실신·신경학적 이상은 후유증으로 넘기지 말고 즉시 진료받아야 합니다.
코로나 후유증에 좋은 음식은 무엇인가요?
특정 식품보다 충분한 단백질·수분과 규칙적인 식사가 회복의 기본이에요. 음주와 지나친 카페인, 증상을 악화시키는 과식은 줄이되 검증되지 않은 고용량 보충제를 임의로 겹쳐 먹지는 마세요. 소화가 약하고 쉽게 지치는 경우에는 비위 부담을 줄이는 따뜻하고 단순한 식사부터 조절합니다.
I was declared fully recovered from COVID, so why does my body still hurt?
Although the virus itself may be gone, the inflammatory response and immune system disruption caused during the process may not have subsided. In Korean medicine, this is diagnosed as 'Yeosamijin' (餘邪未盡), a state where remaining harmful energy interferes with organ function and depletes Qi and blood.
Can brain fog, which feels like a fog in the head, be treated with herbal medicine?
Yes, it is possible. Brain fog is often caused by micro-inflammatory responses in the brain and decreased circulation. We provide prescriptions that clear the head and restore concentration using medicinal herbs that promote cerebral blood flow and soothe inflammation in the nervous system.
My cough hasn't stopped for over a month; could there be a serious problem with my lungs?
Even if an X-ray is normal, paroxysmal coughing can persist if the lung fluids dry up and the mucous membranes become sensitive. In such cases, herbal medicine that replenishes lung yin (肺陰) and moistens the bronchial tubes is often much more effective than antibiotics.
Hospital tests say everything is normal; will treatment at an oriental medical clinic really help?
Western medical tests are strong at identifying 'structural damage,' but Long COVID falls into the realm of 'functional imbalance.' Oriental medicine specializes in boosting function itself by identifying where energy is blocked and how depleted the immunity is through pulse and abdominal diagnosis.
How long is the expected treatment period?
It varies depending on the severity of symptoms and the duration of the illness, but typically 1 to 3 months is considered the intensive treatment period. The first month focuses on removing residual inflammation and waste, and the following two months are a process of replenishing collapsed energy to create a body that does not relapse.
Can I receive a consultation remotely and get herbal medicine prescribed?
네, 가능합니다. 백록담은 비대면 진료 시스템을 갖추고 있어 전화 상담을 통해 현재 증상과 체질을 면밀히 파악한 뒤 맞춤 한약을 댁으로 보내드리고 있습니다. 거동이 힘들거나 바쁜 분들도 편하게 진료받으실 수 있어요.
Are COVID-19 sequelae/Long COVID and post-infectious fatigue syndrome different?
In fact, the two terms are very closely related. Long COVID refers to a state where fatigue or lethargy persists for more than 4 weeks after a COVID-19 diagnosis, which is a type of post-infectious fatigue syndrome that appears as the body's recovery power decreases after viral infection. In oriental medicine, this is viewed from the perspective of 'residual pathogen' or 'deficiency of qi and yin,' and the process of replenishing damaged qi and blood to aid systemic recovery is considered important.
I still have brain fog where my head feels hazy even after being released from quarantine; is this a COVID-19 sequela or Long COVID?
Yes, brain fog—where concentration drops and the head feels hazy as if covered in fog—is one of the representative symptoms of COVID-19 sequelae. Rather than a temporary phenomenon caused simply by fatigue, it can be a sign of post-COVID syndrome resulting from remaining inflammatory responses or imbalances in the immune system. At our clinic, we reduce this discomfort through prescriptions that help cerebral blood flow and stabilize the mind and body to improve cognitive decline and memory loss.
Other diseases to consider alongside COVID-19 sequelae/Long COVID
These are related programs that, when managed alongside Long COVID, can accelerate recovery.
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- NIH MedlinePlus - COVID-19
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- CDC - Post-COVID Conditions
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- 코로나19 이후 4주 이상 피로·기침·숨참·두근거림·인지 저하가 이어지는 분에게 해당합니다.
- 무엇을 구별해서 보나요
- 롱코비드는 감염 뒤 전신 피로와 인지 저하가 함께 나타날 수 있지만 천식·만성 기관지염은 기침과 숨 가쁨이 중심입니다.
- 어떻게 이해하면 되나요
- 감염 뒤 여러 장기 증상이 계속되면 천식·자율신경실조증·불안장애·섬유근육통과의 차이를 살펴야 합니다.
핵심 내용
- 롱코비드는 코로나19 감염 뒤 피로·기침·인지 저하 등이 4주 이상 지속되는 상태입니다.
- 만성 피로·기침·숨참·두근거림과 브레인포그·기억력 저하·불면이 나타날 수 있습니다.
- 천식과 만성 기관지염은 기침·숨 가쁨이 중심이고 롱코비드는 전신 피로와 인지 저하가 함께 나타날 수 있습니다.