Respiratory physiotherapy in patients with COVID19

Abstract

Respiratory physiotherapy has long been shown to help patients with respiratory diseases since it maximizes and maintains their lung function. Recently a new public health crises threatening the world has been emerged with the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Lung infection is one the most significant symptom observed in severe cases. Although applying respiratory physiotherapy has been shown to have positive effects and contribute to treatment plan, it is uncertain whether respiratory rehabilitation therapy could improve lung function in all patients with COVID19. Further research are required to determine whether respiratory physiotherapy is effective intervention for patients with COVID19.