The sense of health nutrition in the rehabilitation treatment of patients with post covid syndrome (first experience)

Abstract

Relevance. Post COVID syndrome (PCS) is a common occurrence in patients who have experienced an acute stage of coronavirus infection. Methods of rehabilitation of such patients are insufficiently developed, especially with the use of health nutrition. The objective is to increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation of patients with moderate manifestations of PCS through the additional use of health foods using fruits, vegetables and spices with special prophylactic properties. Materials and Methods. In 64 patients with moderate manifestations of PCS aged 28-65 years, clinical observations were conducted at the outpatient stage according to the developed program and the use of informational and educational guidelines, remote counseling. Results. In patients with mild manifestations of PCS, the application of the developed program of health nutrition with minimal manifestations of comorbidities for proper recovery of functional status and manifestations of PCS compliance with the recommendations requires 1.5-2.0 months. With moderate manifestations of PCS in patients treated in the acute period inpatient and had a significant age-related polymorbid background to achieve the desired effect, the need for such an approach required 3-3.5 months of use. Conclusion. Patients who have suffered an acute stage of covid infection with the subsequent development of PCS as a variant of comprehensive rehabilitation, it is advisable to use a diet using ingredients with high health properties (spices, berries, fruits, vegetables, etc.). Key Words: post COVID syndrome, rehabilitation, health nutrition, spices.