Comparative evaluation of the effectiveness of sanatorium treatment programs on the severity of respiratory disorders in patients with postcovid syndrome

Abstract

The purpose of the study. To conduct a comparative assessment of the effectiveness of various sanatorium treatment programs for patients with respiratory disorders in postcovid syndrome.

Material and methods. The study involved 112 people with impaired respiratory system functions who were referred for sanatorium treatment 2–3 months after suffering a new coronavirus infection COVID-19. Of these, 74 are women and 38 are men. The programs used: physical therapy, halotherapy, inhalation of nitric oxide, electrostatic massage.

Results. The use of an extended program of sanatorium treatment with the inclusion of inhalations of nitric oxide and electrostatic massage in patients with respiratory disorders with postcovid syndrome contributes to a significant reduction in the number and severity of complaints in this category of patients.

Conclusion. The inclusion of nitric oxide inhalations and electrostatic massage in the programs of sanatorium treatment in patients with respiratory disorders with postcovid syndrome increases the effectiveness of rehabilitation treatment after acute infectious disease.