All types of respiratory rehabilitation are the most in demand for restoring body functions after COVID-19. About this “Izvestia“ said Galina Ivanova, chief freelance specialist in medical rehabilitation of the Ministry of Health and the Federal Medical and Biological Agency.
“In its implementation, in particular, inhalers, devices for maintaining lung function, and various systems that facilitate the discharge of sputum are used.“, she clarified.
Regular breathing exercises are also prescribed.
According to the specialist, rehabilitation for COVID-19 also concerns the cardiovascular system. The corresponding procedures are aimed at maintaining blood pressure at the required level, maintaining the level of hemoglobin in the blood through the use of physical exercise and light therapy.
In addition, as Ivanova noted, rehabilitation includes training to maintain and restore tolerance to stress, as well as psychotherapeutic sessions.
