How to cure Covid, Treating COVID at Home

Home health care

Most COVID-19 patients have fairly moderate illnesses and are able to recover at home. The signs may last for a few days. In approximately a week, those who have the illness might feel better. Symptom relief is the goal of treatment, which includes:

Rest and fluids Painkillers

However, as soon as symptoms appear, persons with long-term (chronic) medical issues, including older adults and people of any age, should see their doctor. These elements increase the likelihood that someone will have a severe COVID-19 illness. When receiving COVID-19, individuals with these diseases may also qualify for specific therapies. The beginning of these treatments is required a few days after the onset of symptoms.

Observe the advice of the medical professional on treatment and staying at home (isolating). If you have any inquiries concerning the treatments, speak with the provider. Help the sick person obtain any necessary medications and meals. And, if necessary, look after his or her animal.

Also consider how your health may be impacted by caring for a sick individual. You may be more susceptible to serious sickness from COVID-19 if you are older or have an existing long-term (chronic) medical condition, such as diabetes, heart disease, or lung disease. You can consider finding someone else to take care of the sick person while you stay away from the sick person. Additionally, you might decide to put on a mask for greater protection.

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Keep a close eye out for symptoms that worsen in yourself or a loved one.

If the patient has risk factors for a severe illness with COVID-19 and COVID-19 symptoms, the doctor may advise using a home pulse oximeter. A plastic clip that fits to a finger is a pulse oximeter. By detecting the amount of oxygen in the blood, the device can help monitor respiration. A value of less than 92 percent can make a hospital stay more necessary. Make sure you know how to use the pulse oximeter appropriately if the healthcare provider suggests one. Additionally, be sure to understand when a reading requires a call to the supplier.

Call the provider if your symptoms seem to be becoming worse.

Get medical help right soon if you or the person who has COVID-19 exhibits emergency warning signs. If you observe any indications of an emergency, such as any of the following:

difficulty breathing
persistent pressure or pain in the chest
new ambiguity
unable to maintain sleep
pale-colored lips or face

The symptoms listed below are not all present. If you or the COVID-19 patient have any other serious symptoms, call the provider right away.

Keeping people safe while ill

Get checked as soon as you can after your symptoms first appear if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Until you get the results, stay at home.

If you have COVID-19, you may do your part to stop the virus from spreading.

Except when receiving medical attention, avoid going to work, school, and public places.
Avoid using taxis, ride-sharing services, or public transit.
As much as you can, remain alone in one room and away from your family, friends, and pets. In your room, eat. To maintain airflow, open the windows. If you can, use a bathroom on your own.
As far as possible, avoid having communal areas in your home. Be careful where you go in public areas. Make sure the airflow in the kitchen and other communal areas is good. Keep a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) away from your family.
Every day, wipe down frequently touched areas of your separate room and bathroom, including doorknobs, light switches, electronics, and worktops.
Avoid lending out your own personal household things, like your phones, towels, and beds.
When around people or animals, put on the most protective face mask you can manage and make sure it fits comfortably. Every day, change the face mask.
When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow. After that, discard the tissue.
Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

How to stay safe while taking care of someone who has COVID-19

When providing care for a person with COVID-19, the U.S. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advise:

Keep your hands away from your face and clean. Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. After being in close proximity to or in the same room as the ill person, this is extremely crucial to do. Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. Do not touch your lips, nose, or eyes.
Put on a mask. Wear a face mask if you must be in the same space as the sick individual. Keep your distance from the sick individual at least 6 feet (2 meters). While wearing your mask, avoid touching or handling it. Replace your mask with a clean, dry mask if it becomes soiled or moist. Wash your hands before throwing away the used mask.
Regularly clean your house. To clean frequently touched surfaces like countertops, doorknobs, and counters, use home cleaning sprays or wipes. Don't clean the ill person's bathroom or separate room. Only allow the sick individual to use the designated bedding and tableware.
Keep your distance from the ill person's bodily fluids. When delivering treatment or handling stool, pee, or other waste, wear gloves and a face mask. Before and after taking off your gloves and mask, wash your hands. Wear new gloves and mask every time.
Keep guests out of your house. Wait until the patient has fully recovered and no longer exhibits any COVID-19 indications or symptoms before allowing visits.

Ending a quarantine or isolation

If you have COVID-19

The COVID-19 virus is used to isolate infected individuals from healthy individuals. If you have a compromised immune system, discuss when to cease home isolation with the clinician. When you have symptoms of COVID-19 and suspect or know you have it, the CDC advises that you should be safe to be around others after:

Your symptoms have been here for at least five days. For the next five days, cover your face whenever you are near others. After at least five days, you may request a test if you don't have a fever. For five more days, cover your face. Stay at home for five more days if your test is positive, you're feeling moderately unwell, or you still have symptoms.
There hasn't been a fever for at least 24 hours without the usage of fever-reducing medication.
Other symptoms are getting better; however, removing isolation shouldn't be delayed if taste and smell loss persists for several weeks or months following recovery.

If you have had a severe case of COVID-19 or have a compromised immune system, these suggestions can change.

Most people can decide when they can interact with others without needing to be tested.

When you can return to work as a healthcare worker with COVID-19 may differ.

If you've been into contact with someone who has COVID-19

The CDC advises being tested at least five days after exposure if you aren't fully immunized and are caring for someone who has COVID-19. The CDC also advises against leaving your house (in a quarantine) or leaving the country for at least five days following your last contact with the ill person. Keep an eye out for COVID-19 symptoms. For ten days, wear a mask. Try to avoid interacting with members of your family. Stay at home and in a room alone if you are experiencing symptoms.

However, you don't have to stay at home if you've been providing care for someone with COVID-19 if:

You have received all of the vaccine doses that are advised, including boosters and extra primary shots.
You had COVID-19 within the last three months, recovered, and are still free of COVID-19 symptoms.

But wear a mask when you're around others for 10 days.

If you've received the recommended vaccine doses but not a booster, stay home for five days. Get tested after at least five days. And wear a mask for five more days. If you're not able to stay home, wear a mask for 10 days.

Get tested at least five days after the exposure, even if you don't have symptoms. It's also recommended that you wear a mask in public for 10 days following the exposure.

Managing the stress of caregiving

Ask for support when you or a loved one heals. Keep in touch with people by texting, calling, or making video calls. Talk about your concerns. Stay away from excessive COVID-19 news. Take a break and concentrate on enjoyable pursuits like reading, watching movies, or playing online games.

You may experience stress when caring for a loved one who has COVID-19. You can be concerned about both your health and the sick person's health. Your capacity to eat, sleep, and concentration may be impacted by this. Additionally, it may make chronic (long-term) health issues worse. It might also make you use alcohol, smoke, or other substances more frequently.

Continue receiving treatment if you have a mental health disorder like depression or anxiety. If your illness gets worse, get in touch with your physician or a mental health expert.

Take the following actions to look for yourself:

Maintain a regular routine, such as getting dressed and taking a shower.
Spend time away from social media and COVID-19 news.
Consume wholesome meals and get enough of liquids.
Continue to be active.
Get lots of rest.
Avoid using alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs.
Exercise, deep breathing, or meditation
Put your attention on enjoyable activities.
Make connections with others and express your emotions.

You can manage your stress by taking care of yourself. Additionally, it will enable you to encourage the healing of your loved one.

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