Are patients with comorbidities more prone to sequalae in severe COVID-19
Indian Journal of Medical Specialities
; 12(3):161-164, 2021.
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in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1350358
ABSTRACT
Majority hospital admission in COVID-19 is because of pneumonia. Few develop progressive and permanent pulmonary fibrosis. Here, we present three patients of severe COVID-19 pneumonia requiring intensive care unit care. Computed tomography (CT) of the chest of these patients revealed multiple areas of lung involvement at the 4th week of illness. Follow-up CT scan and pulmonary function test were done after 5 months to look for residual changes. Pulmonary fibrosis induced by COVID-19 is being documented. We need long-term follow-up studies to observe the clinical and radiological course of fibrosis. Corticosteroids and antifibrotic agents in such cases are being looked into.
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Indian Journal of Medical Specialities
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2021
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