Respiratory muscle sequelae in young university students infected by coronavirus disease 2019: an observational study
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
; 68(2): 245-249, Feb. 2022. tab
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ABSTRACT
SUMMARY BACKGROUND:
The infection caused by coronavirus disease 2019 can lead to respiratory sequelae in individuals who have experienced severe or mild symptoms.METHODS:
An observational, cross-sectional study was developed, following the STROBE guidelines. Maximal inspiratory and expiratory mouth pressures were assessed in 50 healthy young students (26 women, 24 men; age 22.20±2.41 years). The inclusion criteria were as follows aged between 18 and 35 years; control group not diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019; and coronavirus disease 2019 group diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019, at least 6 months ago. The exclusion criteria were as follows obese/overweight; infected with coronavirus disease 2019 or coronavirus disease 2019 symptoms in the last 6 months; smokers; and asthmatics.RESULTS:
When comparing with groups, the coronavirus disease 2019 group presented statistically significant lower maximal inspiratory pressure values compared with the control group (88.32±16.62 vs. 101.01±17.42 cm H2O; p=0.01). Regarding the maximal expiratory pressure, no significant differences were found. Similar results were found when performing a subgroup analysis by sex and group.CONCLUSIONS:
Young students who suffered from coronavirus disease 2019 asymptomatically or mildly at least 6 months ago presented a significant decrease in the inspiratory muscle strength as a sequel, so we believe that patients affected by this disease should have a brief postinfection assessment of this musculature to detect the indication for cardiorespiratory rehabilitation.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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En
Revista:
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
Asunto de la revista:
EducaÆo em Sa£de
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GestÆo do Conhecimento para a Pesquisa em Sa£de
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MEDICINA
Año:
2022
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Article