South african thoracic society position statement on post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Van Zyl-Smit, RN;
Calligaro, GL;
Dheda, K;
Feldman, C;
Kalla, IS;
Koegelenberg, CFN;
Lalloo, U;
Perumal, R;
Richards, GA;
Wong, M;
(2021)
South african thoracic society position statement on post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine, 27 (2).
pp. 72-73.
ISSN 2617-0191
https://researchonline.lshtm.ac.uk/id/eprint/4663707
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• Post-acute coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) respiratory
symptoms are common and may be caused by a variety of factors
including, among others, cardiac and respiratory dysfunction.
• A detailed history and examination with appropriate investigations
is imperative to define the exact nature of the dysfunction.
• Limited data exist to guide evidence-based approaches to treatment.
• Injudicious use of corticosteroids is cautioned against as well as
indiscriminate use of off-label drugs.
