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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usman Ali Akbar, M.B.B.S.[2]

Synonyms and keywords:2019 novel coronavirus disease, COVID19, Wuhan virus, L type COVID pneumonia, H type Pneumonia

Overview

In December 2019, a novel coronavirus was detected in pneumonia patients in the Chinese city of Wuhan. The novel coronavirus was later named as 2019-nCoV. Since it was identified, pneumonia appears to be the most frequent manifestation of infection. Despite mimicking the symptoms and criteria of Berlin's definition of ARDS, COVID-19 pneumonia is a distinct disease with features including severe hypoxemia often associated with the normal or near-normal respiratory system compliance.

Historical Perspective

  • In December 2019, there were case reports of a cluster of acute respiratory illness in the Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
  • In January 2020, novel coronavirus was identified in the samples of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from a patient in Wuhan.[1]
  • Later this has been confirmed as the cause of novel corona virus-infected pneumonia.
  • The first cases were reported by Huang et al in which most of the patients had a history of exposure to the seafood wholesale market.
  • There have been no effective therapies or vaccines available for NCIP as of yet.
  • In May 2020, it was postulated that there is also a third distinctive type. This phenotype usually mimics the patchy ARDS phenotype.

Classification

  • There is no established system for the classification of coronavirus infected pneumonia. Based on the detailed observation of case reports and case series, it has been found that COVID-19 patients differ in their presentation in the emergency department based upon the following three factors:
  1. The severity of infection, host immune response, preserved physiological reserve, and associated comorbidities.
  2. Response of patient to the hypoxemia in terms of ventilator
  3. the time between the presentation of patient to the emergency department and the onset of the disease.
  • Based on these three factors, NCIP has been divided COVID-19 associated pneumonia into the following two different phenotypes[2] :
COVID‑19 pneumonia, Type L COVID‑19 pneumonia, Type H
Low elastance High elastance
Low ventilation to perfusion ratio High Left to right shunt
Low lung weight High lung weight
Low lung recruitability. High lung recruitability
  • The H type pattern has been reported to present in 20-30 % patients in one case series. It usually fits the criteria of severe ARDS or progresses rapidly towards ARDS.[2]
  • In May 2020, it was postulated that there is also a third distinctive type. This phenotype usually mimics the patchy ARDS phenotype.

Pathophysiology

The exact pathogenesis behind COVID-19 associated pneumonia is not yet fully understood.

Differentiating COVID-19-associated pneumonia from other Diseases

  • For further information on COVID-19-associated pneumonia click here.
  • To view the COVID-19 differential diagnosis click here.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Incidence/Prevalence of COVID-19 Associated Pneumonia
Date Published Author Country Total Number Of Patients Incidence/Prevalence
01 June,2020 San-Juan Rafael. [6] Spain 65 61.5 %
21 April 2020 Streng A. [7] China 2143 39–82%
10 April 2020 Fu Leiwen. et al [8] China 3600 73.2 %

Age

  • In another study it was reported that the mean age of the population was 45 years, and 307 (79%) of 391 cases were adults aged 30–69 years.
  • At the time of the first clinical assessment, most cases were mild (102 [26%] of 391) or moderate (254 [65%] of 391), and only 35 (9%) were severe.[9]

Gender

  • The attack rate was reported to be more among females than male cases.[9]

Race

  • There is no significant data reporting specific race predilection for the patients developing COVID-19 associated pneumonia.

Risk Factors

  • The risk factors for COVID-19 associated pneumonia have not been properly established. Multiple studies show following factors to be the key to the progression of disease severity:[10]

Screening

  • There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for COVID-19 associated pneumonia.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

  • Due to the evolution of pneumonia and high stress ventilation given as a part of treatment,type L COVID-19 pneumonia may progress to type H pneumonia over time.
  • The key feature that regulates this transition is the depth of the negative inspiratory intrathoracic pressure that is associated with increased tidal volume in spontaneous breathing.[11]
  • This is based on experimental observation by Barach and Mascheroni. This has been termed as patient self-inflicted lung injury. Over time the increased edema causes lung weight to increase.
  • There is superimposed pressure and dependent atelectasis that develops over the progression of time.
  • When the lung edema increases massively, the lung's gas volume decreases and then tidal volumes that are usually generated for a given pressure also decreases.
  • This leads to the development of dyspnea and worsening of the patient's self-inflicted lung injury.[12]

Complications

Prognosis

  • Generally the progression of L Type pneumonia to the H type co-relates to poor prognosis as it further rapidly progresses to ARDS.
  • A study reported development of ARDS in 20% patients with a median of eight days after the onset of symptoms.[1]

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

  • There is no established criteria for the diagnosis of COVID-19 associated pneumonia.
  • Initial chest x-rays maybe normal.
  • CT-scan chest is more sensitive than chest x-ray but there are no set criteria to diagnose COVID-19 associated pneumonia in COVID-19 patients.

History and Symptoms

Mild Illness Moderate Pneumonia Severe Pneumonia
  • Cough is the most predominant symptom.
  • Dyspnea is not usually observed in mild cases.

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

  • Common laboratory findings among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 include:

Electrocardiogram

  • There are no specific ECG findings associated with COVID-19 associated pneumonia.

X-ray

  • Chest radiograph may show bilateral, almost symmetrical areas of peripheral consolidation with perihilar infiltrates. In an endemic area, these appearances are highly suggestive of infection with COVID-19.
  • The primary findings of COVID-19 are those of atypical or organizing pneumonia.[13]
  • Almost 18 % of the patients can have normal chest x-ray findings early in the disease course but only 3% in severe disease.[14]
  • Bilateral and/or multilobar involvement is common.
  • CXR typically shows patchy or diffuse asymmetric airspace opacities which is also seen in other coronaviruses cases.[15]
Chest radiograph on admission demonstrates bilateral, almost symmetrical areas of peripheral consolidation with perihilar infiltrates and an indistinct left heart border. In an endemic area, appearances are highly suggestive of COVID-19. Source: Dr. Roma Patel

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

  • There are no specific echocardiography/ultrasound findings associated with COVID-19 associated pneumonia.

CT scan

  • CT-scan chest findings in a patient with COVID-19 pneumonia may show following abnormalities:[16]
    • Ground-glass opacities
    • Crazy paving appearance
    • Air space consolidation
    • Bronchovascular thickening in the lesion
    • Traction bronchiectasis
Key findings: 1) two small areas of ground-glass opacity (GGO) on day 3 2) extensive crazy-paving pattern (red arrowhead) and consolidations (blue arrowheads) and bilateral pleural effusions (red measurement) on day 15. Source: Dr. Joachim Feger

Other Diagnostic Studies

Bronchoalveolar Lavage

  • Bronchoalveolar lavage may not be useful in diagnosing COVID-19 pneumonia, however various case reports suggest a collection of BAL fluid when consecutive nasopharyngeal swabs are negative to confirm or exclude the diagnosis of COVID-19-associated pneumonia.[17]

Treatment

Medical Therapy

  • The mainstay of treatment for COVID-19 associated pneumonia is supportive care and mechanical respiratory support.
  • For suspected bacterial co-infection which may depict as elevated WBC, positive sputum culture, positive urinary antigen and atypical chest imaging, administer empiric coverage for community-acquired or health-care associated pneumonia.
  • As there have been 3 distinct phenotypes of COVID-19 pneumonia, so there have been different treatment modalities for each of them.
  • The first step is to reverse hypoxemia which can be done through increase in FiO2. This is well tolerated in patients with Type L pneumonia.
  • For L Type with dyspnea, following different non-invasive options are available:
  • Esophageal manometry pressure is measured to prevent swings of central venous pressure.
  • P0.1 and Pocclusion should be measured in intubated patient.
  • Mechanical Ventilation should be instituted at the appropriate time.

Primary Prevention

  • The best way to prevent being infected by COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to this virus by adopting the following practices for infection control:
    • Often wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
    • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol in case soap and water are not available.
    • Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth without washing hands.
    • Avoid being in close contact with people sick with COVID-19 infection.
    • Stay home while being symptomatic to prevent spread to others.
    • Cover mouth while coughing or sneezing with a tissue paper, and then throw the tissue in the trash.
    • Clean and disinfect the objects and surfaces which are touched frequently.
  • There is currently no vaccine available to prevent COVID-19.

Secondary Prevention

  • The secondary prevention measures of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) constitute protective measures to make sure that an infected individual does not transfer the disease to others by maintaining self-isolation at home or designated quarantine facilities.

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