If you also have symptoms of COVID-19, here's is how you can fight it at home.
The second wave of coronavirus in the country has made lives difficult for people. People are struggling to find beds and medicines and even basic equipment like thermometers and oximeters. Doctors say that most of the people that are infected either have mild symptoms or are asymptomatic. They are also advising people to recover at their homes if there aren't any major concerns. However, when it comes to recovering from the virus at home, there isn't a lot of information.
If you also have symptoms of COVID-19, here's is how you can fight it at home.
1. Know the symptoms
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To deal with the infection, things will start from the symptoms. How to know if you have COVID-19? By noticing the major symptoms of the virus. Fever, body temperature exceeding 37 ° C, persistent cough, no smell, no taste in food, shortness of breath, tiredness, headache, body ache and sore throat are some of the symptoms of the virus. If you have any of these symptoms, immediately go into self-isolation.
After this, you should get tested for COVID-19 to get a confirmation.
2. How to be in self isolation
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It is better to self-isolate when symptoms of coronavirus are visible. Stay at home and do not leave the house unless there is a medical emergency. Even if you come in contact with someone who is infected with the virus, go into self isolation for at least 14 days. Stay in a separate room away from household members.
3. Keep these things in mind during self isolation
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To be self-isolated, choose a room where ventilation is good. Do not come in contact with people while taking food and medicine from them. Separate your utensils, towels and bedding, do not share them with anyone. Wear masks at home also. Wash hands, nose, and mouth with soap every once in a while.
4. How to use the bathroom in self isolation
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A coronavirus patient should use a separate bathroom during self isolation. If there is no other bathroom in the house, then the washroom needs to be cleaned thoroughly after it is used by the patient. Apart from this, it should be tried that the infected person uses the bathroom at the end.
5. How to use kitchen in self isolation
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The infected person enters the kitchen only when there is no one else there. The patient should be given food in his/her room only and should keep the utensils in the room only. Rinse the utensils with detergent and hot water.
6. How to take care of yourself in self isolation
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Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated. Warm water is advised. Do not smoke or drink alcohol at all. This can dehydrate your body.
7. When to contact a doctor
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In some people, the symptoms of coronavirus are very severe. If the condition of the patient is getting worse, like he has a persistent high fever and is having trouble breathing, then contact the doctor immediately. Take any medicine only on the advice of a doctor.
