Factors associated with oxygen requirement and persistent symptoms 1 year after severe COVID-19 infection.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We aimed to describe the prevalence and factors associated with the need for supplemental oxygen and persistent symptoms 1 year after severe SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Methods

In this historical cohort and nested case-control study, we included adults with severe COVID-19 (requiring admission to the intensive care unit or invasive mechanical ventilation). We evaluated factors associated with a need for supplemental oxygen and persistent symptoms 1 year after severe infection.

Results

We included 135 patients (median age 62 years, 30% women). At 1-year follow-up, the main symptoms were dyspnea (32%), myalgia (9%), cough (7%), anxiety (4%), and depression (5%); 12.59% of patients had prolonged requirement for supplemental oxygen. Factors associated with a persisten

SUBMITTER: Serrano MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10184210 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature