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Is COVID-19 lung damage reversible?
Is COVID-19 lung damage reversible?
If lungs damaged due to covid , can it be reversible to normal?
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It has been noticed that a large population, despite having tested Covid-negative continue having unexplained symptoms such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing, diarrhoea , mild grade fever and dizziness.If you have not recovered fully and still have few or more symptoms of COVID, then you need post Covid care treatment , management and diet etc. For fast recovery and to regain your health and strength as before.Post Covid care is as imprtant as Covid treatment .You may consult for proper assesment and management. You may book a time slot as per your convenience
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Depends on age and other factors. Pneumonia can reverse and lungs can heal. But if fibrosis present then they cannot return to normal. We can only stop progression of fibrosis further by giving medications.
Do HRCT chest to know the condition of lungs
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