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POST COVID PULMONARY REHABILITATION

Dr. M Ajay Lal

SUT Super speciality Hospital Hospital,

Pattom, Kerala

Covid 19 is an infectious disease caused by the recently discovered Corona virus. As a highly infectious respiratory tract disease, corona virus disease (covid 19) can cause respiratory, physical & psychological dysfunctions in patients. Therefore, pulmonary rehabilitation is crucial for both admitted and discharged patients of covid 19.

Pulmonary rehabilitation in covid 19 refers to the individualized Rehabilitation treatment of patients with acute to chronic pulmonary disease after a detailed assessment and exercise training as core pulmonary rehabilitation comprises of comprehensive interventions, including but not limited to psychological & nutritional support as well as education and behavioral changes.

This presentation aims to discuss in detail about, How it manifests, when to start pulmonary rehabilitation, winning smaller battles, managing cough, fatigue, strength regaining, ACBT, Spirometry, positions to ease breathlessness & resuming your physical activities after covid-19. The goal of pulmonary rehabilitation is to help the patient to recover & return to society more promptly and safely.