Post Covid-19 Dyspnea

Background: Post-COVID-19 dyspnea is a complex condition characterized by persistent and distressing shortness of breath after recovery from acute COVID-19 infection. Objectives: This study aims to identify the possible causes and key factors contributing to post-COVID-19 dyspnea. Patients and metho...

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Published in:	SVU - International Journal of Medical Sciences (Online) Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 409 - 418
Main Authors:	Asmaa Abdou Atta Mohamed, Alaa Rashad Mahmoud, Eptehal Mohammed Dongol, Haggagy Mansour Mohamed
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	South Valley University, Faculty of Medicine 01-07-2024
Subjects:	covid-19 dyspnea lung ct chest
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Summary:	Background: Post-COVID-19 dyspnea is a complex condition characterized by persistent and distressing shortness of breath after recovery from acute COVID-19 infection. Objectives: This study aims to identify the possible causes and key factors contributing to post-COVID-19 dyspnea. Patients and methods: A cross sectional study was done at Qena University Hospital including 100 patients with post-COVID-19 dyspnea. The patient demographic data, ABG, CBC, 6MWT, spirometry, ECG, echocardiography and CT results were collected. Ct was done was done at acute COVID-19 phase, after 3 months and after 6 months. Results: The mean age of the study cohort was (60.06 years). Interstitial lung disease (51%) and ischemic heart disease (20%) were the main causes. Positive correlations were found between the dyspnea grade using mMRC and both ECG abnormalities, EF, CRP, TLC, lung abnormalities (bilateral ground glass opacities, CORAD IV), and interstitial pattern (diffuse intestinal thickening, honey combing), While there were negative correlations were seen with LVEDD, and serum Vit D. Conclusion: This study sheds light on the complexity of post-COVID-19 dyspnea, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach in the effective management of this condition.
ISSN:	2735-427X 2636-3402
DOI:	10.21608/svuijm.2023.230808.1663