How to treat COVID at home?
This thread is for COVID + folks who avoid hospital due to cost/trust/capacity issues
What to take, what to avoid, when to worry, when not to, protecting family etc.
This is general advice; for personal treatment Qs ask your doctor
Let’s start
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This thread is for COVID + folks who avoid hospital due to cost/trust/capacity issues
What to take, what to avoid, when to worry, when not to, protecting family etc.
This is general advice; for personal treatment Qs ask your doctor
Let’s start
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Use a separate room/bathroom/utensils etc for 14 d
If only one room, divide it with a thick curtain/screen and stay behind it
If only one bathroom, wear face mask before going and wipe all surfaces as best after using toilet
Don’t use steam/nebulizer/cpap in shared room
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If only one room, divide it with a thick curtain/screen and stay behind it
If only one bathroom, wear face mask before going and wipe all surfaces as best after using toilet
Don’t use steam/nebulizer/cpap in shared room
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Home Medications:
Most cases only need paracetamol/ibuprofen - whatever works for you. NO NEED for antibiotics. Record daily temp/breathing rate/pulse/BP if possible
Sleep well. Eat well. Do whatever gives you peace of mind/reduce anxiety
Recovery may take 2-3 weeks
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Most cases only need paracetamol/ibuprofen - whatever works for you. NO NEED for antibiotics. Record daily temp/breathing rate/pulse/BP if possible
Sleep well. Eat well. Do whatever gives you peace of mind/reduce anxiety
Recovery may take 2-3 weeks
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What not to do:
Actemra/plasma/remdesivir are all experimental. Don’t waste your time/money trying to get them
Herbs, sanna makki, zinc etc. are not even being studied. Avoid
We don’t use zithromax/HCQ/ivermectin/vitamins for COVID patients
LESS is MORE. Believe it
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Actemra/plasma/remdesivir are all experimental. Don’t waste your time/money trying to get them
Herbs, sanna makki, zinc etc. are not even being studied. Avoid
We don’t use zithromax/HCQ/ivermectin/vitamins for COVID patients
LESS is MORE. Believe it
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Monitoring:
Always wear a face mask around others
Most smartphones have a “pulse oximetry app”. Use it. If pulse ox stays below 90 or BP falls below 90 systolic go to hospital/ask your doctor
Patients over 60-65, with high BP, obesity, diabetes etc are at risk. Be safe
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Always wear a face mask around others
Most smartphones have a “pulse oximetry app”. Use it. If pulse ox stays below 90 or BP falls below 90 systolic go to hospital/ask your doctor
Patients over 60-65, with high BP, obesity, diabetes etc are at risk. Be safe
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Duration of illness:
Recovery may take 2-3 weeks. Remember: If you’re not getting worse, you’re getting better
No need to get a repeat COVID test. Repeating labs tests/CAT scans may not always change outcome
Know that 80-90% patients may recover at home if managed right
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Recovery may take 2-3 weeks. Remember: If you’re not getting worse, you’re getting better
No need to get a repeat COVID test. Repeating labs tests/CAT scans may not always change outcome
Know that 80-90% patients may recover at home if managed right
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Worsening?
If symptoms worsen, immediately call your doctor or go to the hospital
Protect family members by staying away from them. Don’t lose hope or give in.
Have faith. Have patience
Don’t think it’s a punishment from God
Remember in most cases mortality is ~1%
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If symptoms worsen, immediately call your doctor or go to the hospital
Protect family members by staying away from them. Don’t lose hope or give in.
Have faith. Have patience
Don’t think it’s a punishment from God
Remember in most cases mortality is ~1%
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Declaring victory:
End isolation after 14-days of symptom onset AND 3 days of no symptoms (without meds)
Donate plasma
Rejoice! You’ve crossed the bridge and are likely immune. We’re unclear about the duration of immunity
Remember the ordeal. Stay God-fearing/kind/loving
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End isolation after 14-days of symptom onset AND 3 days of no symptoms (without meds)
Donate plasma
Rejoice! You’ve crossed the bridge and are likely immune. We’re unclear about the duration of immunity
Remember the ordeal. Stay God-fearing/kind/loving
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