articleBMJAug 11, 2020BRONZE OA

Management of post-acute covid-19 in primary care

University of Oxford · West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust · +1 more institution

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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

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Primary care
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
  • 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak
  • Pediatrics
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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