Someone in your house or yourself has started to feel bad. The symptoms resemble those of the flu, but you think it could be the dreaded coronavirus. The questions and terror that such a situation can unleash right now could be infinite and wait for answers, an exhausting exercise. That is why we decided to gather all the information that the most reliable sources in the world have on this topic - the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO, for its acronym in English) - so you know what to do in these difficult times.
The information below is based on data provided by the CDC - which is a government agency and the WHO. The situation is very fluid, so they tell us different things from time to time, but there are things that are already established, such as the symptoms and the measures to take to avoid getting sick and not making others sick. Here is everything you should know and do if you fear that the coronavirus has infected you or one of your loved ones.
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The first thing you should know is the symptoms of coronavirus
This virus, which is officially called Covid-19, is a cousin of the common cold, experts have explained. They both belong to the family of viruses called the corona. Hence the name with which we know it. You have some symptoms like a cold or catarrh and others like influenza or flu. Something that everyone agrees on is that he doesn't sneeze or snot.
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Sore throat is one of the first signs that appear.
Unlike the flu, which makes you feel all the symptoms in one fell swoop, the coronavirus launches them one by one. As people diagnosed with the disease have described, it starts with a sore throat, fatigue and gradually turns into a generalized discomfort in which everything hurts especially long muscles.
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Fever is a sign that should not be ignored.
That is why many times they will take your temperature before entering a place like a dentist. In the White House, they have assumed this practice for all who enter. It doesn't have to be too high to start. Experts say it increases as the disease progresses.
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The headache caused by the coronavirus can be overwhelming.
Symptoms also include extreme exhaustion and a feeling of weakness. In this it resembles influenza. Unlike this, there is no type of treatment to combat or prevent it, beyond minimizing social contact and washing your hands.
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The cough that gives the coronavirus is very particular.
One of the characteristics of the Covid-19 is a dry cough, which is getting worse. This is really the danger of the virus since its fatal victims are usually due to viral pneumonia it causes when it enters the lungs.
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In some of the cases, the stomach upset is added.
Not everyone experiences symptoms, or problems with the digestive tract. However, some patients have reported feeling stomach pain, diarrhea, and even little nausea. None of the other respiratory diseases had affected the digestive organs.
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These are the differences between the coronavirus and the most common diseases.
It is clear from the graph that the Covid-19 is similar to the cold and flu. The downside is that there are many similar symptoms, so you do not always know what you have and, as you have seen in the news, there are not enough diagnostic tests for everyone.
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If two or more symptoms are present it is time to call the doctor.
Doctors have asked people to call them, not to go to the office. The virus is very, very contagious. Do not be surprised that if you do not have very strong symptoms they recommend you rest and go. The shortage of diagnostic tools has greatly complicated the situation.
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The lungs are the most affected organs.
X-rays of Covid-19 patients show how the virus is affecting them. Therefore, it is essential that the moment you feel that you may have the disease you stay home and put a mask on your face. Those recommended by the health authorities are N95.
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Isolation of someone with Covid-19 is part of the treatment.
Not only because you will be able to rest, but because you will not continue infecting the rest of the family.
It is recommended, if possible, that you be kept alone in a room with a door.
It is also ideal that you have your own bathroom and that if you are going to go out do it with the mask
suitable and gloves.
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There are no medicines to improve the disease.
Doctors only have medications that help support symptoms. European experts have recommended avoiding anti-inflammatories and taking Tylenol to manage pain and the flu, in addition to a cough suppressant syrup. Not an expectorant.
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The coronavirus patient needs to have separate plates and cutlery.
These measures help contain the infection at home and even in people with whom the family interacts outside the home since it is possible to have the disease and not present symptoms. It is important to maintain impeccable hygiene standards.
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Vessels can be another pollutant.
The person suspected of having Covid-19 should have their own glasses and, if possible, their own drinks. Accidental contamination of bottles or containers is not worth it. The coronavirus is very, very contagious.
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It is important to try to eat.
Another symptom is the loss of appetite. However, you should try to eat something and, above all, stay hydrated. It is also important to regularly change the patient's sheets and towels. Of course, you have to wear gloves and then disinfect both the washing machine with a rinse with bleach or chlorine and the place where you put dirty clothes.
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Rest is a priority with the coronavirus.
The fatigue and exhaustion caused by the virus make you want to sleep and, as always, it is important to listen to the body. What the sick person wants to do is probably what is best to help him fight the disease.
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It is important to know when to go to the hospital.
The doctor will inform you of what you should do. However, the CDC recommends going to the hospital if you feel like you're having trouble breathing. They also advise calling the hospital before going, so that they can have space where they isolate you and do not infect other types of patients.
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The entire family must isolate themselves if anyone in the home has the coronavirus.
People living with someone who has contracted Covid-19 should be given the priority to be tested and, while waiting, must be quarantined. At the same time, respect the isolation of the patient. It is for everyone to be better.
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The virus survives long outside the body.
That means that it stays in everything around us. As reported in the image, generated with official information, the Covid-19 or coronavirus can infect us long after a person who has it has passed through a place.
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One of the places where viruses can accumulate is telephones.
The cell phones of everyone living with a sick person should be disinfected several times a day. Also once every 24 hours you have to clean all the surfaces of the house that are touched often. This includes tables, light switches, and taps.
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Only your doctor can tell you when you can go out again.
The CDC's recommendations to doctors state that they can only discharge a patient when they have not had a fever for three days without the help of medicine and can breathe comfortably. In addition, more than seven days must have passed since the symptoms appeared. Then to celebrate.
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