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What To Do if You Contract COVID-19: How to treat it from home
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or medical professional. If you need medical attention or experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or visit urgent care as soon as possible.
Are you caring for a COVID-19 patient at home? Or how about taking care of yourself at home? Understand when emergency treatment is required and what you may do to prevent infection.
If you have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and are caring for yourself or a loved one who has COVID-19 at home, you may have questions. How do you recognize when you need emergency care? How long should you isolate? What can you do to keep germs from spreading? How can you care for a sick loved one while still managing your stress? Here’s what you should know.
How to Treat Covid-19 at Home
Most people who fall ill with COVID-19 will only have minor symptoms that may be treated at home. Symptoms may linger for a few days. People infected with the virus may feel better in approximately a week. The following treatments are used to alleviate symptoms:
- Lots of water and electrolytes
- Plenty of rest
- Heating pad for body aches
- Pain relief supplements
- Maintaining…
