EXPERIENCE OF LOW-LEVEL LASER THERAPY APPLICATION IN REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH <i>COVID-19</i>
Purpose of the study. To study the experience of using low - level laser therapy for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19. Materials and methods. The article presents the results of the successful work of two Russian COVID-19 patients care centers, where low - level laser therapy was used. Rehabilitation of patients (29 people) was carried out in accordance with clinical guidelines: pulsed IR LILI non - invasively and in severe cases additionally intravenous laser blood illumination (525 nm, green spectrum) and ultraviolet laser blood illumination (365 nm) was used. Also, preventive courses of non - invasive low - level laser therapy were carried out for medical workers and their relatives (60 people). Results. In 100% of patients, positive results were obtained (improved sputum discharge, improved general well - being, reduced symptoms of intoxication, general hypoxia, disappearance of shortness of breath, etc.), treatment and rehabilitation were successful, complications were avoided. Preventive procedures were well tolerated; no COVID-19 cases were identified. Conclusion. The gained experience confirms the validity of the use of low - level laser therapy, which contributes to the restoration of lung tissue and rehabilitation after illness. This treatment method can be successfully used for the effective rehabilitation of patients with COVID-19 and the prevention of the disease.