Frontiers in Physiology
Pulmonary sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: a narrative review of long-term functional, radiological, and clinical outcomes in COVID-19 survivors, with a regional focus on Saudi Arabia
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has left an enduring legacy of pulmonary morbidity among millions of survivors worldwide. While the acute phase of COVID-19 has been extensively characterized, the long-term pulmonary sequelae collectively termed post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) or long COVID remain incompletely understood, particularly across diverse geographic and demographic populations. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the long-term …