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Biomed Res Int . Investigations on the Respiratory Function in COVID-19 Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

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Biomed Res Int


. 2021 Dec 26;2021:9928276.
doi: 10.1155/2021/9928276. eCollection 2021.
Investigations on the Respiratory Function in COVID-19 Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study


Moyi Li[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Congyang Zhou[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Jian Jiang[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Huangjun You[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Chongchong Liu[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Peng Shen[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Zhen Feng[SUP] 1 [/SUP]



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Abstract

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global public health crisis. However, whether it can cause respiratory dysfunction or physical and psychological disorders in patients remains unknown. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the respiratory function, activities of daily living, quality of life, and mental status of patients with COVID-19. Participants and outcomes. Data was collected from the follow-up of eligible patients who attended the fever clinic of three hospitals in Jiangxi Province, from March to May 2020. The outcomes included respiratory muscle function, degree of dyspnea, aerobic capacity, activities of daily living, quality of life, and mental status.
Results: A total of 139 patients (72 men and 67 women) were included in this study. The proportions of mild, moderate, severe, and critical cases of COVID-19 were 7.1% (10 cases), 68.3% (95 cases), 20.1% (28 cases), and 4.2% (6 cases), respectively. The rates of abnormal maximal inspiratory pressure were 10.0%, 25.2%, 25.0%, and 16.7%, respectively. There were 50%, 65.3%, 50%, and 66.7% of the patients with abnormal dyspnea in the four clinical classifications, respectively. Patients generally show a decline in quality of life, anxiety, and depression symptoms.
Conclusions: Respiratory dysfunction, decreased quality of life, and psychological disorders were present in each clinical classification of COVID-19. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out respiratory rehabilitation and psychological intervention for COVID-19 patients.




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