Complications after discharge with COVID-19 infection and risk factors associated with development of post-COVID pulmonary fibrosis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Survivors of COVID-19 infection may develop post-covid pulmonary fibrosis (PCF) and suffer from long term multi-system complications. The magnitude and risk factors associated with these are unknown.

Objectives

We investigated the prevalence and risk factors associated with PCF and other complications in patients discharged after COVID-19 infection.

Methods

Patients had phone assessment 6 weeks post hospital discharge after COVID-19 infection using a set protocol. Those with significant respiratory symptoms were investigated with a CTPA, Pulmonary Function Tests and echocardiogram. Prevalence of myalgia, fatigue, psychological symptoms and PCF was obtained. Risk factors associated with these were investigated.

Results

A large number of patients had

SUBMITTER: Aul DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8425673 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature