Hyperventilation as one of the mechanisms of persistent dyspnoea in SARS-CoV-2 survivors

There are increasing reports of persistent dyspnoea several months after the onset of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection [1]. In most cases, functional disability seems out of proportion compared to residual pulmonary function impairment [2]. To date, knowledge about the functional limitations following a SARS-CoV-2 infection remains limited.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - August 26, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Motiejunaite, J., Balagny, P., Arnoult, F., Mangin, L., Bancal, C., Vidal-Petiot, E., Flamant, M., Jondeau, G., Cohen-Solal, A., d'Ortho, M.-P., Frija-Masson, J. Tags: Original Articles: Research letters Source Type: research