Despite all the sanitizing, social distancing, hand washing, and trying not to touch your face, you've come down with a fever and cough. Chances are you have a viral infection. It could be the flu, sinusitis or the illness everyone on the planet is talking about: the novel coronavirus. Now what?
As SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—is highly contagious and has touched almost every pocket of the United States, go on the assumption that you're at the beginning stages of this illness. But the good news, according to the World Health Organization, is that
will suffer only a mild case and will recover without medical treatment. The exceptions, of course, are the elderly and those who have an existing condition that leaves them more susceptible to respiratory distress.After about a week of rest and home care, the patient should be on the mend. But always be on the watch for emergency warning signs of COVID-19, which include persistent chest pain or pressure, difficulty breathing, bluish lips or skin, and disorientation or unresponsiveness.
What works for colds and the flu is usually enough for COVID-19. So, keep yourself hydrated, get plenty of rest and take over-the-counter medication as necessary to alleviate symptoms. Try not to stress about caring for others at this time.If you feel progressively worse, seek medical attention. But don't just show up to the ER or urgent care unannounced. Contact your doctor or clinic and let them know you might have COVID-19, as they may have to take extra precautions.
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