Thanks @LongCOVIDPhysio for sharing my 🧵 on silent hypoxia | O2 drops in #LongCovid, especially in the context of exertion
I agree 💯 that people with Long Covid as well as other (post) viral conditions should *always* be accurately screened before being prescribed exercise!
I agree 💯 that people with Long Covid as well as other (post) viral conditions should *always* be accurately screened before being prescribed exercise!
https://twitter.com/LongCOVIDPhysio/status/1458077947802394633
Exertional desaturation (= O2 dropping after exercise) is only one of the many challenges #LongCovid patients may encounter: cardiovascular damage, myocarditis, exacerbation of symptoms after physical and other forms of exertion, are all critical issues to assess appropriately
Symptoms exacerbation as PEM/PESE is widely reported in viral onset and other (post) infection diseases like #MECFS
But there are many contexts, such as indeed some forms of cardiovascular disease, where exercise must be practiced with caution or avoided (as appropriate)
But there are many contexts, such as indeed some forms of cardiovascular disease, where exercise must be practiced with caution or avoided (as appropriate)
Exercise is not always good to be prescribed. It shouldn't be considered a "cure" (!) for complex chronic diseases, as unfortunately we have seen to happen in some healthcare circles, especially in the UK (e.g. GET treatment)
#LongCovid #MECFS
#LongCovid #MECFS
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