Meta description : Our country is currently dealing with the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic. While the total number of cases has decreased slightly, the overall situation has not improved. While many COVID patients require hospitalization to be treated, teleconsultations allow more than 80% of patients to recover at home.
Is it better to isolate yourself at home?
A large number of people are currently being quarantined at home. However, with home isolation comes a great deal of responsibility because it is critical not to infect another person at home. Though we are all familiar with the fundamentals of home isolation, there are still some questions that remain unanswered.
Dr. Anupam Sibal is the Group Medical Director of the Apollo Hospitals Group.
According to Dr. Anupam, the oximeter used by a COVID patient can be sanitized and then used. After using the oximeter, make sure to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water or sanitizer. The thermometer, according to the doctors, should be kept separate, and should not be used by anyone else in the house, even after cleaning. It is best to buy a new thermometer because they are inexpensive.
Assistance to cover fundamental needs:
While sick, a Latina woman drinks hot tea.
Make sure the sick person drinks plenty of fluids and gets plenty of rest.
Assist the sick person following their doctor's instructions for care and medication.
Symptoms usually last a few days for most people, and they feel better after a week.
Check to see if over-the-counter fever medications make the person feel better.
Make sure the sick person drinks plenty of fluids and gets plenty of rest.
Assist them with grocery shopping, prescription filling, and other things they can need. If at all necessary, get the goods shipped by a courier service.
Take care of their pet(s) and, if at all possible, avoid contact between the sick person and their pet(s).
Watch for warning signs:
Make a note of their doctor's phone number.
To assist you in making decisions about finding adequate medical treatment, use the CDC's self-checker method.
If the person's condition worsens, they should see a doctor. In the event of a medical emergency, in Telangana dial Phone: 9154686549, 9154686552, 9154686558, 9154686557.
Email: ghmc.covid19 [at] gmail [dot] com.
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