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Coronavirus: Treatment at home

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Treatment
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 Coronavirus are fever, coughing, and breathing problems. Unless you have severe symptoms, you can mostly treat COVID-19 at home, the way you treat cold and flu. Most people recover from coronavirus COVID-19 without the need for hospital care. 

Scientists are trying to make new medicines and test some existing drugs to see whether they can treat COVID-19. In the meantime, there are a number of things that can relieve symptoms, both at home and at the hospital. 




What experts say treat yourself at home if you have mild symptoms 
  • Experts say there are a number of supplies you can buy now to prepare to take care of yourself at home if you have mild symptoms for COVID-19
  • Among your grocery items should be fresh fruit and vegetables as well as canned goods with long shelf lives 
  • Among the medical supplies should be a thermometer, cough medicine, tissue,zinc, and vitamin c.
  • Cleaning products as well as extra sheets, towels, and pajamas should also be on hand 
Coronavirus (COVID-19): how to treat at home 
The majority of people who are infected with coronavirus experience a mild or asymptomatic disease which can be treated at home. So if your experiencing the tell- take signs of the virus, what should you do feel better? 

What are symptoms of COVID-19
The symptoms of COVID-19, are 
  • Fever 
  • Continuous cough 
  • Shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing
  • Fatigue 
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • Aches and pains
If you experience fever or a new continuous cough you should self isolate immediately. Those experiencing a mild illness don't need a seek medical attention.

Looking after yourself at home 
As with other viruses such as colds and flu, taking it easy and looking after yourself are crucial to your recovery you should do 
  • Drink plenty of fluids. Drinking enough water so that your pee is pale, clear colour. Avoid alcohol as this will make you more dehydrate.
  • Get penty of rest. You should isolate yourself at home if you have any symptoms of coronavirus and avoid any strenuous activity whilst you are unwell 
  • Use over the counter medicines to treat some of your symptoms.
Medication 
There is no currently a cure for COVID-19 or a vaccine against coronavirus. The aim of treatment is to manage and reduce symptoms until you recovered 
Most people around if 80% have an asymptomatic or mild infection which can be treated at home. In case, you should self isolate for atleast one week until you recovered
One in five who contract coronavirus COVID-19 will require hospital care. Around 15% of cases experience a severe infection requiring oxygen to help with Respiratory symptoms. 5% experience critical infections, requiring ventilation. Those at a higher risk of severe or critical infections include older people and those with underlying health condition. 

Pain Medicine
For most viral infections, including flu and the common cold, simple painkiller such as Paracetamol and NSAIDS ( Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs ) such as ibuprofen are widely recommend

Cough Medicine 
Some of medications and treatments you might use to treat cold and flu will also help with coronavirus symptoms. Cough medicine or cough suppressant can help reduce your cough. Throat lozenges and remedies like honey and lemon may improve a sore throat 

Respiratory Medicine
If you have asthma or any other Respiratory condition its essential that you continue to take your routine Respiratory medicine, and flow your asthma action plan or any similar instructions from your doctor for use of rescue medication.

Zinc 
Zinc has become one of the most popular suggestions for reducing symptoms of COVID-19 
Although there is no direct evidence at this time to suggest that using zinc lozenges can prevent or treat COVID-19 in people, zinc does have antiviral properties and was shown in laboratory study to inhibit the replication of coronavirus in cell 

Vitamin C 
It supports the activity of our immune cells, especially when they work more than they should should during outbreak the recommended doses is 1 to 3 grams a day, on the top of a healthy diet that's rich in fresh vegetables and fruit 

Herbal remedies like turmeric and ginger 
They both have incredible anti inflammatory properties and also very high antioxidants
Further, ginger is full of chemicals that fight off cold and relieves stomach related problems. Turmeric also has hundreds of active chemicals and is a great pain reliever
You can either add them fresh or juice then to get the full spectrum of benefits

A first aid kit 
With COVID-19 straining healthcare resources, it's important to have supplies on hand to treat minor injuries at home 

Household cleaning and sanitizing products
Gloves, soap, hand sanitizer, surface cleaning products, mops, and sponges will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in your household 

Extra sheets, towels, and pajamas
When you are sick, you can contaminated all the surfaces you come into contact with. Hard surfaces can be disinfected but clothing, sheets, and towels will need to be stored safety and laundered on a hot wash cycle before using them again

A place to self isolate 
If you're sick, you need to stay in a single, separate room away from other people as much as possible. Ideally, choose a room with a separate bathroom.

Emergency number
It is important to remember that if a fever remains very high, or if a patient's symptoms are causing discomfort, that they should contact a healthcare professional for further advice. 
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