Pulmonary Function and Persistent Clinical Symptoms in Children and Their Parents 12 Months After Mild SARS-CoV-2 Infection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary involvement is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Long-term impairment has been reported in adults with severe infection. However, most infections cause only mild symptoms or are even asymptomatic, especially in children. There is insufficient evidence regarding pulmonary outcome measures in mild SARS-CoV-2. The objectives of this study were to determine spirometry parameters after SARS-CoV-2 infection and correlate those with reported persisting symptoms in children, adolescents, and adults.

Methods

Data on clinical symptoms during acute infection as well as SARS-CoV-2 serology results were recorded. Twelve months after infection, spirometry was performed and informa

SUBMITTER: Bode SFN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9279894 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature