Structured rehabilitation for fibrosis, persistent cough and reduced lung function.
Structured Post-COVID Lung Care for patients with persistent cough, breathlessness, low oxygen, fibrosis on HRCT or reduced exercise tolerance after COVID-19.
Even months after acute COVID-19, many patients report persistent breathlessness, cough, reduced exercise tolerance or oxygen desaturation. Our post-COVID lung care programme combines HRCT review, spirometry, 6-minute walk testing and structured pulmonary rehabilitation to help patients rebuild lung function and confidence.
Most mild cases recover within 4–6 weeks. Moderate–severe cases with lung involvement may take 3–6 months of structured follow-up. Persistent symptoms beyond that need dedicated evaluation.
Not routinely. Repeat imaging is planned only when there is clinical deterioration or a specific question — needless repeats add radiation without benefit.
Yes. Structured breathing exercises, graded aerobic activity and inspiratory-muscle training significantly improve exercise tolerance and quality of life after COVID.
When your resting SpO₂ is consistently ≥94% on room air and you do not desaturate below 90% during a supervised 6-minute walk.
Only in a minority with ongoing organising pneumonia or active inflammation on imaging. Prolonged unsupervised steroid use carries its own risks and is best tapered under a pulmonologist.
The information above is educational and does not replace an in-person consultation. For a personalised plan, book with Dr Saurabh Bhatt (MD Pulmonology) at Samarth Chest Hospital & ICU, 4th Floor, RK Casta, Bharuch — call +91 90161 12968 or WhatsApp us.