Impact of COVID‐19 on long‐term lung function in lung transplant recipients: A single‐center retrospective cohort study

• DOI: 10.1111/tid.14151
• Publication Date: 2023-09-25T08:59:03Z
• Authors: Brice Touilloux; Matthaios Papadim...; Cédric Bongard; Nahal Mansouri; Foteini Ioakeim; Oriol Manuel; Angela Koutsokera; John‐David Aubert; Alessio Casutt
• Keywords: Vital capacity

Available data are limited concerning long-term lung function (LF) evolution after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in transplant (LT) recipients. The aim of this study is to determine the effect first SARS-CoV-2 on LF LT We analyzed spirometry results recipients followed at our institution (March 2020 July 2022) 3, 6, and 12 months infection. Overall, 42 patients cohort (70%) with COVID-19 were included for analysis. Forced expiratory volume 1 s (FEV1 ) declined significantly 3 (-4.5%, -97 mL, 95% CI [-163; -31], p < .01), but not 6 (-3.9%, -65 [-168; +39], = .21). Results quite similar forced vital capacity. Spirometry values recipients, presented a mixed decline months, no significant months.