UPMC Post-COVID Pulmonary Recovery Care

Following a COVID-19 diagnosis, some people continue to have problems and persistent symptoms.

If you're struggling to recover from respiratory issues after COVID-19, the UPMC Post-COVID-19 pulmonary recovery care team may be able to help. Our service is part of UPMC Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.

What Happens During Post-COVID Pulmonary Recovery Care?

Pulmonary rehab is a medically supervised program that includes exercise training and health education that aims to:

• Manage breathing concerns
• Increase stamina
• Improve your quality of life

The process starts by having a consult with a lung doctor (pulmonologist).

Based on that visit, the doctor may schedule follow-up appointments or refer you to pulmonary rehab to improve lung function.

There, a Post-COVID pulmonary recovery care team includes doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and physical therapists who:

• Works to better understand the long-term impact of the virus.
• Diagnoses and treats those who still have breathing problems for more than three months after a COVID-19 infection.
• Provides support as you heal from COVID-19.

Who Can Get Post-COVID Care?

Anyone who still has the following symptoms after three or more months since their COVID recovery may be eligible for care:

• Cough
• Fatigue
• Cognitive issues (also known as brain fog)
• Shortness of breath
• Exercise intolerance
• Weakness
• Autonomic instability

Our Locations

You need a referral from your PCP to make an appointment for post-COVID care.

Our office consult locations are: