The 1-year impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome on pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life in a cohort of survivors
Objective To examine pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and health-related quality of
life (HRQoL) among severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) survivors. Methods We
evaluated survivors with confirmed SARS at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, at 3,
6, and 12 months after symptom onset. Our assessment included: lung volume (total lung
capacity [TLC], vital capacity, residual volume, functional residual capacity), spirometry
(FVC, FEV 1), diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (Dlco), inspiratory and …
life (HRQoL) among severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) survivors. Methods We
evaluated survivors with confirmed SARS at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, at 3,
6, and 12 months after symptom onset. Our assessment included: lung volume (total lung
capacity [TLC], vital capacity, residual volume, functional residual capacity), spirometry
(FVC, FEV 1), diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (Dlco), inspiratory and …
