Hyperventilation as one of the mechanisms of persistent dyspnoea in SARS-CoV-2 survivors

There are increasing reports of persistent dyspnoea several months after the onset of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection [1]. In most cases, functional disability seems out of proportion compared to residual pulmonary function impairment [2]. To date, knowledge about the functional limitations following a SARS-CoV-2 infection remains limited. Inadequate exercise hyperventilation should not be overlooked while exploring the causes of exertional dyspnoea in SARS-CoV-2 survivors