Another small study suggests cough poses higher risk for aerosol emission from the respiratory tract than CPAP, HFNO
Higher Dose of Steroid Does Not Improve Outcomes in Severe COVID-19
Number of days alive without life support at day 28 did not differ with dexamethasone 12 mg versus 6 mg in those with severe hypoxemia
Overweight Tied to More Respiratory Symptoms in Milder COVID-19
In a cohort of mostly outpatients with COVID-19, those with overweight or obesity had more symptoms, especially cough and shortness of breath
More Than Half of COVID-19 Survivors Have Postacute Sequelae
Most common sequelae include functional mobility impairments, pulmonary abnormalities, and mental health disorders
AAP: Social Distancing Measures in Ohio Cut RSV, Influenza Rates
Incidence, positivity of RSV 0 percent until March 14, 2021, when first case detected, concurrent with relaxation of social distancing
COVID-19 Does Not Seem to Impact Lung Function in Young People
No statistically significant deterioration in lung function seen following COVID-19, regardless of severity
High Viral Load in Lungs Linked to COVID-19 Mortality
No association seen for acquisition of hospital-acquired respiratory pathogen with fatal outcomes for patients with COVID-19
Outcomes Similar With CPAP, Oxygen Therapy for Severe COVID-19
Clinical outcomes compared in retrospective cohort study of COVID-19 patients deemed unlikely to benefit from invasive mechanical ventilation
New Symptoms, Disability Linger One Month After COVID-19 Discharge
Longer hospital stays tied to greater odds of one-month cardiopulmonary symptoms and new disability
Awake Prone Positioning May Prevent Intubation in COVID-19
Significant reduction seen in intubation with prone positioning for hospitalized patients with acute hypoxic respiratory failure