text: Long COVID and breathlessness an overview This article offers a review of what is known so far about post acute covid 19 and the underlying pathophysiology related to this condition The main focus will be on the respiratory symptoms It will then explore how community nurses can monitor and support patients with symptoms of breathlessness with a supporting discussion of the current recommendations for the management and treatment of patients presenting with symptoms of breathlessness Palliation of symptoms will be highlighted but managing the supportive care needs for patients affected by COVID 19 and nearing the end of life is outside the scope of this article 