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World J Clin Cases. Jul 6, 2021; 9(19): 4939-4958
Published online Jul 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i19.4939
Enhancing oxygenation of patients with coronavirus disease 2019: Effects on immunity and other health-related conditions
Ayman Mohamed, Motaz Alawna
Ayman Mohamed, Motaz Alawna, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Gelisim University, Istanbul 34522, Turkey
Ayman Mohamed, Department of Basic Science and Biomechanics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni Suef University, Beni Suef 62521, Egypt
Motaz Alawna, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Arab American University, Jenin 24013, Palestine
Author contributions: Mohamed A and Alwana M wrote the review together; Mohamed A revised the review and made it ready for publication.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors confirm that there is no conflict-of-interest.
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Corresponding author: Ayman Mohamed, BSc, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Gelisim University, Kristal, Block A, Room 507, Istanbul 34522, Turkey. amohamed@gelisim.edu.tr
Received: February 24, 2021
Peer-review started: February 24, 2021
First decision: April 18, 2021
Revised: April 26, 2021
Accepted: May 20, 2021
Article in press: May 20, 2021
Published online: July 6, 2021
Core Tip

Core Tip: Coronavirus disease 2019 is a self-limited infection, and interventions that can increase immunity are strongly recommended. Thus, enhancing oxygenation is one of the safe and effective interventions in enhancing immunity and pulmonary functions. This review discusses the possible effects of enhancing oxygenation of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 on immunity and other health-related conditions.