In adult patients (young to middle age) having coronavirus infection, hypertension and overweight are frequent coexisting conditions. Hypokalaemia and neurological and/or mental disorders are usually linked with the progressive disorder. A vital impact on the health-associated quality of life in the early stage of post-discharge is also common.

A retrospective study was undertaken to investigate the characteristics, management, and health-associated quality of life in individuals suffering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

The study included participants ≤50 years having a confirmed diagnosis of coronavirus and admitted to the emergency department. From electronic medical records, the collection of the data was done. The health-linked quality of life was investigated after one month from hospital discharge utilizing the Short Form 36 Health Survey Questionnaire (SF-36). The outcomes were evaluated between hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients.

Among 673 participants admitted to the emergency department and diagnosed with coronavirus infection, 104 (15%) subjects were ≤ 50 years old. In total, 74% of subjects were discharged at home within 48 hours and 26% of subjects were admitted to the hospital. Fever was found to occur in 90% of the cases followed by dyspnoea (34%) and cough (56%).

Neurological and/or mental disorders (6%), thyroid dysfunction (8%), and hypertension (11%) were the most frequent coexisting conditions. The mean body mass index was 27. Neurological and/or mental disorders and hypokalaemia were highly frequent in individuals who underwent mechanical ventilation. Regardless of hospital admission, deterioration in both the mental and physical functioning in the early stage of the post-discharge was witnessed. 

In coronavirus-infected individuals, hypertension and overweight are frequent. Hypokalaemia and neurological and/or mental disorders are linked with the progressive disorder. It also impacts the health-linked quality of life in the early stage of post-discharge.