COVID-19’da Pulmoner Rehabilitasyon

COVID-19 is a new disease characterized by lung damage and involvement of multiple tissues and organs in the whole body. Some patients may have long-term impairment and dysfunctions in the heart, liver, kidney, nervous and immune systems, as well as pulmonary fibrosis. In the acute stage, rehabilitation should be considered when possible and safe. Considering the possibility of long-term disability in patients hospitalized for COVID-19, outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation should be planned in the post-discharge period. The goals of pulmonary rehabilitation are to improve dyspnea, restore function, minimize disability, reduce anxiety and improve quality of life.