Physical pain, as much as emotional, is subjective. It can never be fully understood by a body outside of the one where it occurs. Even tools to communicate, which qualify and quantify pain in order to diagnose and treat it may prove inadequate, ultimately contributing to a rise in medical gaslighting and stigma against those who face illnesses and persistent pain. One of these conditions is the post-COVID-19 condition or long COVID, a topic tackled by Suno India in the second season of its podcast, Gasping For Breath. 

With a patient-forward approach, the podcast navigates the symptoms, impacts and dealings with long COVID. According to the World Health Organisation, common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath and cognitive dysfunction which impact everyday functioning. Symptoms last for weeks or months after the infection 
and cannot be explained by alternative diagnoses.