Silent Hypoxia and Awake Proning in COVID-19 Patients

Silent Hypoxia and Awake Proning in COVID-19 Patients: Home Monitoring and Self-Reporting

The Investigators want to examine patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 for the phenomenon "Silent Hypoxia", which is clinically significant hypoxia without corresponding degree of dyspnea. The patient population is infected individuals without any serious symptoms and is at home. The participants will be equipped with a pulse oximeter and a PEF-measurement device. Four times daily the participants will register saturation, degree of dyspnea and PEF. If the participants experience desaturation or increasing dyspnea, physiotherapy is to be performed, and if that doesn't relieve symptoms or increase oxygen saturation, the hospital should be contacted for admission. The first part of this study is a feasibility study, and if found feasible, the investigators will expand the study to more participants.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Non dyspneic (NRS =/< 1) patients with positive SARS-CoV-2 test
• Age 18 - 80 years
• Patients managed at home
• Inclusion within 72 hours from positive test

Exclusion Criteria:

• Chronic hypoxia (SpO2 < 93 %) and/or first measured SpO2 < 93 %
• Admitted to hospital for COVID-19 prior to inclusion
• Unable to perform pulse oximetry
• Unable to perform physiotherapy