Long-term laryngological sequelae and patient-reported outcomes after COVID-19 infection.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We examine prevalence, characteristics, quality of life (QOL) assessments, and long-term effects of interventions for laryngeal dysfunction after recovery from COVID-19 infection.

Materials and methods

653 patients presenting to Yale's COVID clinic from April 2020 to August 2021 were identified retrospectively. Patients with PCR-positive COVID-19 who underwent evaluation by fellowship-trained laryngologists were included. Patient demographics, comorbidities, intubation/tracheostomy, strobolaryngoscopy, voice metrics, and management data were collected. Patient-reported QOL indices were Dyspnea Index (DI), Cough Severity Index (CSI), Voice Handicap Index-10 (VHI-10), Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10), and Reflux Symptom Index (RSI).

Results

57 patients met inc

SUBMITTER: Shah HP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9798664 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature