Changes in lung function and dyspnea perception in Colombian Covid-19 patients after a 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although moderate and severe Covid-19 patients have shown obstructive and restrictive disorders in pulmonary function after recovery from the disease, studies evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs that seek to improve lung function are scarce.

Aim

Herein, we evaluate changes in lung function and perceived dyspnea in Covid-19 patients after undergoing 12 weeks of a pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program.

Design

Retrospective observational study.

Setting

Cesar, Colombia Neumocesar Pneumological Center.

Population

100 outpatients with a history of Covid-19.

Methods

Respiratory function using spirometry parameters, as well as perceived dyspnea, measured by the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale, was eval

SUBMITTER: Paez-Mora CD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11567541 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature