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A single-center observational study explored prevalence and risk factors linked with PCF and other complications in people discharged following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
People
who had serious coronavirus infection, specifically those who were on invasive
ventilation and those who experience persistent breathlessness are more vulnerable
to develop post-covid pulmonary fibrosis (PCF). They should undergo
high-resolution chest computed tomography and respiratory follow-up.
A single-center observational study explored
prevalence and risk factors linked with PCF and other complications in people
discharged following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
With the aid of a set protocol, the recruited
participants had phone assessments six weeks after hospital discharge following
coronavirus infection. People suffering from major respiratory symptoms were
examined with the aid of computed tomography pulmonary angiogram, pulmonary
function tests, and echocardiogram. The prevalence of fatigue, myalgia, PCF,
and psychological symptoms and the risk factors associated with these were evaluated.
A significant proportion of people were reported to have psychological symptoms (19.5%), persistent fatigue (45.1%), myalgia (20.5%), and breathlessness (36.5%). In 9.5% of people, PCF was observed and was linked with persistent breathlessness at six weeks [adjusted odds ratio (OR) 5.02] and inpatient ventilation (OR 4.45).
It was found to be more common in males and in individuals having
peak C-Reactive Protein >171.5 mg/L, peak white blood cell count ≥12 × 109/L,
severe inpatient SARS-CoV-2 chest X-ray alterations and computed tomography
alterations. For persisting fatigue and myalgia, ventilation was also noted to
be an important risk factor. Myalgia was also highly prevalent in people having
intense cytokine storm and serious SARS-CoV-2 inpatient chest X-ray
alterations.
Survivors of severe coronavirus
infection are at risk of PCF and long term multi-system complications.
Therefore, people discharged after coronavirus infection must be examined
utilizing a set protocol by a multidisciplinary team.
Respiratory Medicine
Complications after discharge with COVID-19 infection and risk factors associated with development of post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis
Dr Raminder Aul et al.
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