Six and twelve-month respiratory outcomes in a cohort of severe and critical COVID-19 survivors: A prospective monocentric study in Latin America.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Severe COVID-19 can result in long-term sequelae known as "chronic COVID," characterized by a wide range of persistent physical and mental symptoms. Chest imaging and pulmonary function test alterations have been observed in recovered patients. Most studies focus on up to a 3-month follow-up after symptom onset or hospital discharge, with few reports on long-term follow-up and limited evidence regarding disease progression in Latin America.

Methods

This study aims to describe the clinical characteristics and changes in pulmonary function, imaging, and quality of life in severe and critical COVID-19 patients requiring ICU admission in a high-complexity hospital in Latin America. A prospective cohort of survivors underwent clinical, radiological, pulmonary functio

SUBMITTER: Fernandez-Trujillo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11388297 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature