Long-term effects on swallowing and laryngeal function after treatment for severe COVID-19 disease in intensive care.

Hans DotevallLisa TuomiEllen LindellCaterina Finizia

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

Although a majority of patients appear to regain normal swallowing function by 1 year after treatment for severe COVID-19, our results indicate that dysphagia, abnormal laryngeal function, and anxiety/depression may remain in a substantial proportion of patients. This suggests that swallowing and laryngeal function, and emotional symptoms, should be followed up systematically over time in this patient group.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
coronavirus disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
sars cov
prognostic factors
sleep quality
bariatric surgery
weight loss