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ArticleF1000Research2024

Incidence and predictive factors of hyperventilation syndrome in patients after COVID 19 pneumonia: a prospective cohort study.

Hela Cherif, Salma Mokaddem, Soumaya Debiche, Slim Kalboussi, Ferdaous Yangui, Mohamed Ridha Charfi

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Article in F1000Research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Living with breathing pattern disorder: a scoping review.NPJ primary care respiratory medicine · 2026
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Hela CherifPulmonology Department, Internal Security Forces Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2086-918X
Salma MokaddemPulmonology Department, Internal Security Forces Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7775-3073
Soumaya DebichePulmonology Department, Internal Security Forces Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9211-3095
Slim KalboussiPulmonology Department, Internal Security Forces Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.
Ferdaous YanguiPulmonology Department, Internal Security Forces Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2465-0019
Mohamed Ridha CharfiPulmonology Department, Internal Security Forces Hospital, Tunis, Tunisia.

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Abstract

Background: This study investigates the incidence and predictive factors of Hyperventilation Syndrome (HVS) in patients after COVID 19 pneumonia, addressing the clinical overlap between these conditions. Methods: A one-month prospective study was conducted, tracking survivors of COVID-19 pneumonia. Patients were evaluated for ongoing clinical status, including HVS and post-traumatic syndrome disorder (PTSD), using clinical questionnaires, mMRC, Post-COVID-19 Functional Status (PCFS) Score, Nijmegen score, and PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 questionnaire. Results: Our study included 222 patients (median age: 57 years, male predominance 62.6%). Somatic comorbidities, primarily metabolic disorders, were reported in 71.2% of cases. The majority had severe or critical infection forms (78.4%), and 91.9% experienced acute symptoms, with 86.5% having three or more symptom clusters. At one month follow-up, dyspnea (52.9%) and asthenia (21.7%) persisted. Functional limitations (PCFS Grade > 2) were observed in 19.6% of patients. The overall incidence of HVS was 158 per 1000 patients, and PTSD was 445 per 1000 patients. Multivariate logistic regression identified cognitive impairment (acute phase), persistent weight loss (post-COVID-19 phase), PCFS grade > 2, and PTSD as independent factors for developing HVS, with relative risks (RRs) of 3.47 (95%CI [1.48-8.31]; p = 0.004), 11.87 (95%CI [1.25-112.88]; p = 0.031), 3.24 (95%CI [1.34-7.86]; p = 0.009), and 5.98 (95%CI [2.27-15.77]; p < 0.001), respectively. Conclusion: HVS is prevalent in the post-COVID-19 phase, affecting 15.6 % of survivors. Identified predictive factors suggest the convergence of psychosomatic pathophysiological mechanisms. Further research is crucial for a detailed understanding of these mechanisms in long COVID-19 patients.

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COVID-19HyperventilationAdultAgedComorbidityFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRisk FactorsSARS-CoV-2Stress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSyndromeHyperventilation Syndrome; COVID-19 pneumonia; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Prospective Studies; Incidence

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PMCPMC12000803

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