A RETROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY TO ASSESS THE CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND FUNCTIONING STATUS AMONG COVID-19 SURVIVORS WITH AND WITHOUT POST-COVID SYNDROME
AbstractPost-COVID syndrome is defined as COVID-19 associated illness that extends for more than three weeks from the onset of symptoms, and chronic COVID-19 is an illness that extends beyond 12 weeks from the onset of symptoms. An online survey was conducted where 400 Covid-19 infected, participated from various areas of India. Among 400, 58% (232) had complaints of persistence of Covid symptoms. The most common long-term clinical manifestations identified based on this study include fatigue, cough, shortness of breath, and myalgia. Patients who exhibit symptoms such as fatigue, cough, and shortness of breath early in their condition are more prone to developing post-COVID syndrome. The results show that long-term clinical manifestations after mild and moderate COVID-19 are common and lead to limitations of activities and participation. However, in most cases, they are not severe and do not lead to frequent or serious issues with quality of life or workability. Thus, early rehabilitation is needed during the acute phase of illness, including mobilization, psychological support, and respiratory rehabilitation.
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IJPSR
N. Senthil Kumar *, Deborah Rose, M. K. Amrutha, Samuel Babu, Naivin D. Almeda and R. Dileep
JKKMMRF’s Annai JKK Sampoorani Ammal College of Pharmacy, Komarapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India.
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26 November 2022
01 April 2023
27 May 2023
10.13040/IJPSR.0975-8232.14(8).3972-77
01 August 2023
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