Management of post-acute covid-19 in primary care
Trisha Greenhalgh, Matthew Knight, Christine A’Court, Maria Buxton, Laiba Husain
Abstract
Management of covid-19 after the first three weeks is currently based on limited evidence Approximately 10% of people experience prolonged illness after covid-19 Many such patients recover spontaneously (if slowly) with holistic support, rest, symptomatic treatment, and gradual increase in activity Home pulse oximetry can be helpful in monitoring breathlessness Indications for specialist assessment include clinical concern along with respiratory, cardiac, or neurological symptoms that are new, persistent, or progressive the
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pulse oximetryPrimary careIntensive care medicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPediatricsInternal medicineAnesthesiaPathologyDiseaseFamily medicineOutbreakInfectious disease (medical specialty)Long-Term Effects of COVID-19COVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesCOVID-19 and Mental Health