Thread by @docbhooshan

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#Covid info for all

Everyday brings more complexity and more confusing information in public and professional domain.

Here I make an attempt to bring some clarity in my own understanding of this issue.

Basics -
In a complex, complicated, evolving, changing, poor-data situation, best policy is to stick to absolute basics to minimise harm caused by foolish intervention.

What does it mean in practical terms for Covid?

1. Focus on prevention - mask up all the time, avoid socialization and closed spaces, avoid places where you meet mask-less people.

2. Long term - lose extra weight, get blood sugar in normal range, keep other illnesses in good control. This reduces risk if you get Covid.

3. Get vaccine if possible. Keep 1 & 2 going even after vaccination.

4. If you get Covid exposure or symptoms - isolate yourself even from family if possible for 5-7 days. Get tested with dr's advice.

5. If tested positive - follow isolation, monitoring of oxygen saturation and treat only symptomatically as per medical advice.

6. If saturation drops/ 6 min walk test is positive, talk to doctor immediately.

7. DO NOT load yourself with "immunity boosters" they are fake.

8. Running after remdesivir, tocilizumab, plasma puts more people in harm's way than benefiting patient.

Have a trusted doctor to treat you.

9. Once again - focus on prevention by mask, social distancing.

10. Once again - immunity boosters are fake.

May force be with us all.

Proven therapies as of now -
1. Symptomatic treatment - paracetamol, antibiotics if indicated
2. Oxygen therapy, ventilation, prone position as advised by doctors.
3. Blood thinners, low dose steroids on medical advice.
4. Rest all on individual's medical assessment.

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