Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation in the Treatment of Post-COVID Severe Dyspnea: A Case Report.

Introduction: Long COVID, or post-COVID syndrome, refers to signs, symptoms, and conditions that persist or emerge following an acute coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection. The most frequent symptoms are fatigue and dyspnea, with approximately 10-20% of patients recovering from COVID-19. Currently, there are no specific medical recommendations, except for symptomatic treatment. Objective: To evaluate the use of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) for the treatment of post-COVID severe dyspnea. Methodology: This is a case report of successful treatment using TEAS in a patient with severe dyspnea after recovery from COVID-19. Results: A female adult patient experienced progressive dyspnea after recovering from COVID-19 a year prior. One session of TEAS successfully relieved severe dyspnea. No adverse effects or recurrence of dyspnea were reported at the 6-month follow-up. Conclusion: TEAS is a safe, simple, and effective treatment for overcoming post-COVID severe dyspnea.