If you have just recovered from COVID-19 or returned home from the hospital, you have won the battle but the war is still on. Pat yourself and get ready for more battles as you get back to your routine life.
After recovering from acute phase of illness, It’s important to continue being cautious especially after discharge. Post COVID period needs a supervised care and persistent cautious attitude. Home quarantine should be done for appropriate duration as per your doctor.
What measures to be taken at home after discharge
Fatigue is a common sign of viral infection. This is because the body diverts a lot of energy from the normal body processes to the infection. Some patients report extreme fatigue that can continue for a little while after they beat the disease.
You can try these six tips to deal with fatigue after COVID-19
Eat energy-boosting foods.Bananas, apples, oranges and sweet potatoes are great for getting energy quickly. You can also add a little bit of honey to warm lemon water and drink that for a quick pick-me-up. When you are feeling really low energy, sipping on water can be surprisingly helpful.
Dry Cough
Cough with Sputum
What to do if you have Anxiety?
The experience of having COVID-19 can be very frightening. The experience can have an emotional impact. These will help:
Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT) Exercise
This is a multi-step breathing exercise that help to expel phlegm and chest congestion. Here’s how to do it:
How often and how long?
Positions to help keep your chest clear
Lie down on your right side with one or two pillows under your hips. You can also increase the number of pillows to three, and drain the lower lobes (sections) of the lungs.
Do not do this if :
When to use S.O.S. for Shortness of Breath?
Positions to ease Shortness of Breath
Breathing training is an essential part of managing respiratory conditions as they help to clear the sticky mucus from the lungs, and keep the airways open.
What does breathing training do?
1. PURSED LIP BREATHING (PLB)
2. DEEP OR DIAPHRAGMATIC (BELLY) BREATHING
3. RIB BREATHING
4. CLAVICULAR BREATHING
NOTE
SPIROMETRY
CLEARING THE AIRWAYS
It is very common for people who have been severely unwell, especially those who had a breathing tube in hospital, to experience new difficulties with attention, remembering things, and thinking clearly. These difficulties may go away within weeks or months, but for some people, they can last longer-term. It is important for you and your family to recognize if you are experiencing these difficulties, as they can have an impact on your relationships, daily activities, and your return to work or education. If you experience these difficulties, these strategies may help:
If you have any kind of discomfort stop exercising and contact your healthcare professional:
WARM-UP EXERCISES:
FITNESS EXERCISES : You should aim to do fitness exercise for 20-30 minutes, 5 days each week.
COOL DOWN EXERCISES & MUSCLE STRETCHES: Your cool down should last approx. 5 minutes. Walking at a slower pace or gently marching on the spot, for approx. 2 minutes. Stretching your muscles can help to reduce any soreness and help your joints.
You may find that your taste changes during and for a period of time following COVID-19. However it is important to eat and remain well hydrated.
Aim to have 3 hand size items from this Protein group daily
Beans, pulses, sh, eggs, meat and other proteins. Eat more beans and pulses, less red and processed meat.
Aim to have 3 thumb size items from this Dairy* group daily
*If you want to gain weight choose the full fat and full sugar versions.
How can you get enough vitamins and minerals?
Aim to have 5 handfuls from this fruit and vegetable group each dayEat with the rainbow; different colours Provide different vitamins and minerals.
Once you regain your weight and energy, switch to BALANCE DIET for a healthy life.
Some people who’ve had COVID-19 may experience multiple health complications long into the future. Covid sequelae are referred to as acute issues arising from a chronic ailment. Although COVID-19 largely affects the lungs, with the interconnected nature of the body, the study has shown Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Musculoskeletal, Rheumatological, Haematological, General and Neurological complications secondary to the disease.
Post Covid-19 Complications
Black Fungus
‘Black Fungus’ or Mucormycosis infection among COVID-19 patients could affect the sinuses, eyes, brain, lungs and can be life-threatening if left unchecked.
Who is at risk?
People who are on medication for other health problems which reduces their ability to fight environmental pathogens. A drop in immunity could be triggering these cases. High risk individuals are with diabetes or severely immunocompromised patients.
Warning signs:
DOs
DON’Ts
PREVENTION
Don’t ignore and Don’t panic if you see any black fungus symptoms. Consult our ENT specialists immediately
Post Covid-19 Complications
Long Covid Syndrome
Long Covid refers to when people continue to experience symptoms of Covid-19 and do not fully recover for several weeks or months after the start of their symptoms. It can happen to anyone who has had Covid-19, even if the illness was mild, or they had no symptoms. People with Long Covid report experiencing different combinations of the Covid-19 symptoms.
People can discuss a treatment plan with a doctor. Taking steps to look after their health and well-being, such as by following a healthy diet, getting plenty of rest, and doing gentle exercise may all help a person manage Long Covid.
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a serious condition that appears to be linked to children who become infected with the COVID-19 , in some rare cases go on to develop MIS-C that may show up weeks after COVID-19 infection.
In this condition some organs and tissues such as the heart, lungs, blood vessels, kidneys, digestive system, brain, skin or eyes become severely inflamed and without treatment, could be life-threatening.
Produces varying symptoms in children, but they can include:
If your child has any of the warning signs listed above, get care immediately. Take your child to the hospital
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