Respiratory admissions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic with mediation analysis of air pollutants, mask-wearing and influenza rates.

Fanny Wai-San Ko Louis Ho Shing LauSo Shan NgTerry Cheuk Fung YipGrace Lai Hung WongKa Pang ChanTat On ChanDavid Shu Cheong Hui

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2022)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a decrease in air pollutant levels and influenza rate had mediation effect on the reduction in hospitalizations of COPD and non-COVID pneumonia.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
social support
sars cov
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
heavy metals
intensive care unit
obstructive sleep apnea
air pollution
respiratory failure
community acquired pneumonia
mechanical ventilation