COVID Related Illness

Post-COVID complications may affect the lungs severely, especially in moderate-to-severe cases. Long COVID symptoms often require ongoing respiratory care.

Key Highlights:

  • Management of persistent breathlessness, cough, and fatigue
  • Treatment of post-COVID fibrosis or organizing pneumonia
  • Rehabilitation strategies for recovery of lung function
  • Vaccination counseling and preventive care
  • Mental health support for post-illness anxiety and depression

FAQs

What are post-COVID lung issues?

Breathlessness, fatigue, cough, lung fibrosis, and reduced lung capacity can persist for weeks or months.

Who needs post-COVID respiratory care?

People who had moderate to severe COVID, especially those hospitalized or with oxygen dependency.

What is the treatment approach?

Includes inhalers, pulmonary rehab, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and regular monitoring.

Can lung damage from COVID heal completely?

Many recover over time, but some develop chronic complications like fibrosis needing long-term care.