Asbestos Exposure and Severity of COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between occupational exposure to asbestos and the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Methods

We evaluated patients who survived admission in our centre for COVID-19 pneumonia. Demographic, analytical, and clinical variables were collected during admission. After discharge, a previously validated occupational exposure to asbestos questionnaire was administered. Spirometry, CO diffusion test, the 6-min walk test, and high-resolution chest CT were performed. Patients who required respiratory support (oxygen, CPAP, or NIV) were considered severe.

Results

In total, 293 patients (mean age 54 + 13 years) were included. Occupational exposure to asbestos was detected in 67 (24%). Patients with occupational exposur

SUBMITTER: Granados G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9739528 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature