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Imaging Features of Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease
Published on: June 16, 2020
Post-COVID Interstitial Lung Disease and Other Lung Sequelae
Mark Barash1, Vijaya Ramalingam2
1Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, HUB for Collaborative Medicine, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, 8th Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
This review examines the long-term lung complications, including interstitial lung disease, that can affect patients after recovering from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
- Post-COVID Conditions
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to understand long-term health consequences.
- Many patients experience persistent symptoms and complications following SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection focusing on lung complications.
- To provide an overview of interstitial lung disease and other pulmonary sequelae in COVID-19 survivors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on post-COVID-19 lung conditions.
- Synthesis of current knowledge on SARS-CoV-2 related lung sequelae.
Main Results:
- COVID-19 can lead to various post-acute respiratory complications.
- Interstitial lung disease is a significant concern among patients recovering from SARS-CoV-2.
Conclusions:
- Understanding and managing lung sequelae are crucial for comprehensive COVID-19 recovery care.
- Further research is needed to address the long-term pulmonary impact of SARS-CoV-2.
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