Why COVID survivors struggle to breathe: new study probes muscle damage
NCT ID NCT04854863
First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looked at 50 people who were hospitalized for COVID-19 to understand why they often feel tired and have trouble breathing after recovery. Researchers measured the strength of breathing muscles in two groups: those who needed a breathing machine and those who only needed extra oxygen. The goal was to create a model of how COVID-19 affects breathing muscles, which could help design better rehabilitation programs.
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Jens Spiesshoefer
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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