Evaluation of Post-COVID-19 Sequelae in Patients Attending a Pulmonology Clinic in the Metropolitan Region of Goiânia

    January 2023
    Rafaela de Brito Itacarambi, Ana Laura Marto de Andrade, Carolline Fernandes Araújo Maia, Heitor Costa Tavares, Rafaella de Carvalho Caetano, Hidelberto Matos Silva
    TLDR Post-COVID-19 patients often experience musculoskeletal issues, fitness decline, behavioral changes, chest pain, cough, hair loss, and nervous system problems.
    This study aimed to analyze the post-Covid-19 clinical effects on patients from a pulmonology clinic in the metropolitan region of Goiânia, GO. It was an observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study that examined the prevalence of clinical manifestations in recovered patients, considering lifestyle habits, associated comorbidities, and socioeconomic conditions through structured interviews. The most frequent repercussions included musculoskeletal issues with decreased physical fitness, behavioral and psychiatric changes, chest pain, residual cough, telogen effluvium, and central nervous system alterations. Key comorbidities were obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, sedentary lifestyle, prolonged smoking, and long-term biomass burning exposure were linked to post-Covid-19 sequelae. The findings align with current literature, indicating that chronic manifestations of Covid-19 remain uncertain.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 701 results

      community Telogen Effluvium/Chronic TE and immune-related hair loss advice

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Chronic Telogen Effluvium can be managed by avoiding inflammatory foods, exercising, staying hydrated, and using supplements like krill oil, saw palmetto, or licorice root. Minoxidil is discouraged due to its cost and potential for worsening hair loss, while castor oil is recommended to strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding.

      community My Telogen Effluvium journey after a bad Keratin Treatment

      in Female  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with telogen effluvium triggered by a keratin treatment, leading to significant hair loss. They found improvement using aloe vera with rosemary, a protein and iron-rich diet, and patience.

      community Been diagnosed with telogen effluvium and MPB

      in Chat  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started oral finasteride, which initially slowed hair loss and slightly thickened hair, but experienced increased shedding after surgery. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is seeking additional advice.

      community Is 2years+ telogen effluvium possible?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been losing hair for over two years despite taking dutasteride and RU58841, even increasing dutasteride to 2.5mg. They are questioning if their hair loss could be due to telogen effluvium instead.

    Similar Research

    6 / 1000+ results