Coronavirus Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis
When you appear symptoms of coronavirus disease and you’ve been exposed to the virus, traveled to any areas with ongoing community spread of COVID-19, or you had close contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19. according to CDC and WHO, contact your doctor soon. Your doctor may also consider testing if you’re at a higher risk of serious illness.
Based on your signs and symptoms, testing of COVID-19 may differ depending on where you live, or your location. You may need to be screened by your clinic to determine if testing is appropriate and available.
To test for COVID-19, a health professional uses a long swab to take a nasal sample. The sample is then sent to a lab for testing. If you’re coughing up saliva (sputum), that may be sent for testing.
Treatment
To date, no medication is recommended to treat COVID-19, and no cure is available. Antibiotics aren’t effective against viral infections such as Novel coronavirus disease. Researchers are testing a variety of possible treatments.
Treatment is directed at relieving symptoms and may include:
Pain relievers
Cough syrup or medication
Constant Rest
Fluid intake
Whether you have mild symptoms, your doctor may recommend that you recover at home and may give you special instructions to monitor your symptoms and to avoid spreading the illness to others. You may be asked to isolate yourself as much as possible from family and pets while you’re sick, wear a mask when you’re around people, and to use a separate bedroom and bathroom. Your doctor will properly recommend that you stay in home isolation for a period of time except to get medical care. Your doctor will possibly follow up with you frequently. Check with your doctor about when you can end home isolation.
If you’re seriously ill, you may need to be treated in the hospital.
Survive and Support
ABOUT COVID -19
It’s usual to feel fearful and panic during the COVID-19 pandemic. You’re probably anxious that you or whom you love will get sick. You may be concerned about taking care of yourself or others who are ill.
Throughout this time, remember to take care of yourself and control your stress:
- Eat healthy food.
- Get sufficient sleep.
- Do some physical activities like yoga or exercise. You may try deep breathing, stretching, and meditation.
- Avoid watching or reading too much news or spending too much time on social media.
- Connect with friends and family with a phone or video calls.
- Do the activities you enjoy, like your hobbies.
If you’re ill with COVID-19, it’s very important to:
- Get enough rest.
- Drink liquids.
- Let your doctor know right away if your symptoms worsen.
Appointment Preparation
Throughout a global pandemic, it’s not possible every time for everyone who is ill to meet a doctor. You may start by following your family doctor or you may be referred immediately to a trained health professional who can treat this infectious disease. If you feel you have COVID-19, tell your doctor promptly. Then the health professionals and another medical team will:
- Call infection prevention and control and public health officials.
- Arrange to move you to a room quickly.
- Have a mask organize for you.
When you attend the appointment, examine if anything you need to do earlier. Make a list of:
- Symptoms that you have.
- Recent travels, including any international travels.
- Basic personal information like major stresses, new life changes, and family medical history.
- All mediatizations, doses, vitamins, or other supplements you have taken.
Basic questions to ask your doctor:
- How possible is it that the novel coronavirus disease is creating my symptoms?
- What are other viable causes for my symptoms?
- What tests do I need?
- What course of action do you suggest?
- Are there any limitations I need to follow?
- Should I meet a specialist?
- What to expect from your doctor?
Your doctor may ask you some specific questions like:
- When did your symptoms begin?
- About your recent journey.
- Who have you been in close contact with?
- How critical are your symptoms?
