Study #47 · Chapter F
Pulmonary rehabilitation after COVID-19
Original title: Efficacy of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Post-COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Authors
- E. Meléndez-Oliva et al.
- Journal
- Biomedicines
- Year
- 2023
Summary
This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed pulmonary rehabilitation in people with subacute or long-term complaints after COVID-19. Researchers looked at shortness of breath, physical functioning, quality of life, psychological symptoms, and fatigue. Pulmonary rehabilitation primarily showed improvement in shortness of breath, physical functioning, quality of life, and depressive symptoms. For fatigue and anxiety, results were less clear.
What was investigated
Researchers assessed studies on pulmonary rehabilitation in people with subacute or long-term symptoms after COVID-19. They looked at shortness of breath, physical functioning, quality of life, psychological symptoms, and fatigue.
What were the findings
Pulmonary rehabilitation showed particular improvement in shortness of breath, physical functioning, quality of life, and depressive symptoms. For fatigue and anxiety, the results were less clear. The authors conclude that pulmonary rehabilitation can help with recovery after COVID-19, but that the quality of the studies varied.
Why relevant for halotherapy
This is not a direct halotherapy study, but it fits well within the recovery context. Many post-COVID symptoms involve breathing, fitness, shortness of breath, and reduced lung function. These are themes where halotherapy also aligns, as the treatment aims to support the airways, improve mucus clearance, and facilitate freer breathing.
Original publication
E. Meléndez-Oliva et al.. Efficacy of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Post-COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Biomedicines, 2023.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37626710/This summary has been prepared for readability and does not replace the original scientific publication. Consult the source via the link for the full context. Halotherapy is a complementary approach to promoting health and does not replace medical treatment or advice from your treating physician.