Impaired pulmonary function in discharged patients with COVID-19: more work ahead

Eur Respir J. 2020 Jul 23;56(1):2002194. doi: 10.1183/13993003.02194-2020. Print 2020 Jul.

Abstract

Impairment of diffusion capacity is the most common abnormality in discharged patients with COVID-19. Both decreased alveolar volume and KCO contribute to the pathogenesis of impaired diffusion capacity. More follow-up work is needed. https://bit.ly/2YL2eaK

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus*
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections*
  • Humans
  • Pandemics*
  • Patient Discharge
  • Pneumonia, Viral*
  • SARS-CoV-2