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Three months after getting discharged from the hospital, Mr. K Gopal, a resident of Keesara (Hyderabad), developed a peculiar condition and was getting wheezing sound each time he breaths, especially while in sleep. This happens when the airways in human body are tightened, blocked, or inflamed, making a person's breathing sound like whistling or squeaking. This condition is generally caused due to cold, asthma, allergies, or more serious conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Commenting on the condition and treatment administered, Dr. Tapaswi Krishna, Consultant Pulmonologist, Gleneagles Global Hospital said, "This patient, as an after-effect of Covid-19 infection developed obstruction to his airways and developed a wheezing sound each time he breaths. Further investigations revealed he had tracheal stenosis, which required dilatation of the respiratory trachea. To ensure the proper is cured permanently, stenting was done in the region of blockage, which was possibly a permanent solution to the problem. The patient was discharged from the hospital very next day of the treatment and is now leading a normal life without any complication."
Many patients who required general hospitalization or advanced treatment in an intensive care unit due to coronavirus infection are developing certain health complications subsequently. These range from increase in blood pressure and diabetes levels, to such obstructions in the respiratory trachea. Some are face even more serious difficulties like heart problems etc. It is important those who had to suffer due to Covid-19 infection must ensure they stay extra cautious about their health and seek right medical advice for any noticeable changes in the body; before things go out of control.
