Revista fisio&terapia.
Impacto da COVID-19 na evolução clínica e prognóstico de pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (DPOC): uma revisão integrativa
By Amanda Batista da Silva, Gabriel da Cunha Lameira and Carolina Pontes Soares.
Abstract
Introduction
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic respiratory condition that affects a substantial number of individuals worldwide, potentially impairing pulmonary function and quality of life. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, investigating the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in this population has become particularly relevant.
Objective
To analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the clinical course and prognosis of patients with COPD, considering outcomes during the acute phase of infection and after recovery.Materials and Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted using PubMed, SciELO, and Google Scholar, covering studies published between 2020 and 2026 that investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the clinical course and prognosis of patients with COPD.