Pulmonary Function and Associated Prognostic Factors in Children After COVID-19: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Reports of respiratory function in COVID-19 survivors are still rare, especially in children. This study aims to determine the prevalence and prognostic factors that influence long-term respiratory function in children after COVID-19. Materials and Methods: An observational analytical study with a retrospective cohort design was conducted between January and June 2024. The subjects were pediatric patients aged 5-18 years with confirmed history of COVID-19. Respiratory function was evaluated with spirometry. The analyzed prognostic factors included clinical classification of COVID-19, gender, age, comorbidities, history of ventilator support, history of hospitalization and persistent symptoms. Results: A total of 100 subjects were included in

SUBMITTER: Septiana M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12735147 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature