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A Review of the Current Status of Clinical Management of COVID-19 in the Elderly.
Li, Qiaoyun; Zhao, Chengyu.
  • Li Q; Graduate School, Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China (mainland).
  • Zhao C; Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining, Qinghai, China (mainland).
Med Sci Monit ; 27: e930278, 2021 Apr 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1148370
ABSTRACT
The high infectivity and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19), and our limited understanding of the biology of the novel coronavirus, as well as the lack of an effective treatment for COVID-19, have created a global pandemic. Those most likely to become seriously ill with COVID-19 are adults, especially the elderly and those who are already weak or sick. At present, a specific drug for treatment of COVID-19 has not been developed. This, combined with the typical coexistence of a variety of chronic diseases in elderly patients, makes treatment challenging at present. In addition, for elderly patients, COVID-19 isolation measures during the epidemic can easily lead to psychological problems. Thus, how to manage elderly patients has become a focus of social attention in the current circumstances. This article reviews the effects of COVID-19 and makes management suggestions for elderly patients during this epidemic period. In addition to the elderly, critically ill people are also highly susceptible to this novel coronavirus. For elderly COVID-19 patients, antiviral therapy, immune regulation, and even auxiliary respiratory therapy can be given after a comprehensive evaluation of the disease. With the approval and use of COVID-19 vaccines, it is reasonable to expect that we can conquer SARS-CoV-2.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Antiviral Agents / Respiratory Therapy / Chronic Disease / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Med Sci Monit Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Antiviral Agents / Respiratory Therapy / Chronic Disease / COVID-19 Type of study: Diagnostic study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study Topics: Vaccines Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Med Sci Monit Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article