Jornal Internacional de Neurorreabilitação

A Case Report on Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Post COVID-19 Patient with Pulmonary Fibrosis

Abstract

Ershad Ali*, Forhad Hossain, Shofiqul Islam and Ehsanur Rahman

Pulmonary fibrosis is an adjacent sequel of COVID-19 leading to long-lasting respiratory complications and activity limitations of pulmonary function. A small proportion of post-COVID-19 cases with severe complaints of the development of lung fibrosis. The elderly, especially those who are challenged with Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and mechanical ventilation are the top-most threat for developing such lung fibrosis.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is favorable for minimizing the symptoms following a structured pulmonary rehabilitation program designed by specialized professionals. Here, presents a case of successful pulmonary rehabilitation of a patient with post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis following the supplementary pulmonary rehabilitation exercise protocol under the department of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Respiratory physiotherapy is the gold standard for maintaining cardiorespiratory fitness and overall, quality of life. This case suggested the consequence of pulmonary rehabilitation programs for post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis survivors.