The long-term impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome on pulmonary function, exercise capacity and health status.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) emerged in 2003 and its long-term sequelae remain largely unclear. This study examined the long-term outcome of pulmonary function, exercise capacity, health and work status among SARS survivors.

Methods

A prospective cohort study of SARS patients at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong was conducted, with serial assessments of lung function, 6MWD and 36 item Short Form General Health Survey at 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after disease onset. The work status was also recorded.

Results

Serial assessments were completed by 55 of the 123 (39.9%) subjects, of whom 27 were health-care workers (HCW). The mean age of the group was 44.4 (SD 13.2) years and 19 (34.5%) were males. At 24 months, 10 (18.2%), 9 (1

SUBMITTER: Ngai JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7192220 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature