Natural Ways to Feel Better When You Have COVID-19, a
Mild to Moderate Condition
First and foremost, if you suspect that you have COVID-19,
contact your physician. A healthcare provider should be called even when you
think your symptoms are not severe enough to warrant their attention in the
middle of an epidemic.
You probably already know that if you have mild or moderate COVID-19,
you should stay at home to avoid spreading the disease to others. While your
immune system is fighting the virus, you may not be aware of all the ways you
can make yourself feel better.
Natural Treatments for the Symptoms of COVID-19
If you're suffering from flu-like symptoms at home, you may
want to consider the following as part of an overall treatment plan:
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Breathing Problems Make an appointment with your
doctor if you are experiencing mild or moderate symptoms of dyspnea (difficulty
breathing). Prone or face down may be recommended, rather than lying flat on
your back.
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Your doctor may recommend breathing Problems
Breathing exercises if shortness of breath makes you anxious. You can learn how
to perform a simple breathing technique for COVID-19-related stress by watching
a video created by U.C. San Diego Health.
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Cough For help managing a cough, try cough
drops, Vicks VapoRub, and hot water or hot tea with lemon.
A study published in July 2021 in Food Science &
Nutrition found that in mild or moderate infections, staying physically active,
sleeping seven hours per day or more, drinking 2 liters or more of water per
day, and consuming more plant-based proteins "can provide a significant
role in early and safe recovery from COVID-19."
Medications that can be purchased over the counter for
COVID-19
Some over-the-counter medications may alleviate COVID-19
symptoms.
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Fever, Muscle Aches, or Migraine. Many
over-the-counter pain relievers are on the market, including acetaminophen,
naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).
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Congestion The use of a short-term nasal
decongestant (such as a nasal spray) may open your sinuses and unblock your
nose if you are highly congested.
Treatment with Monoclonal Antibodies
Researchers have developed new treatments to treat mild to
moderate COVID-19, such as monoclonal antibodies. This is a synthetic version
of the immune system's natural defenses against invading pathogens, such as
viruses.
COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus,
which is neutralized by monoclonal antibody drugs.
Outpatient infusion centers typically administer monoclonal
antibody medications via IV (intravenous infusion) (generally at a hospital or
other medical center). The IV drug delivery takes about an hour out of two to
three hours of treatment.
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Eligibility
Adults and children 12 and older (and weighing at least 40
kilograms, or about 88 pounds) who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the
last ten days and are in danger of progressing to severe COVID-19 or
hospitalization, or both, will be able to use sotrovimab beginning in May 2021,
according to FDA approval.
Remdesivir
The antiviral infusion medication Remdesivir (Veklury),
which doctors have been using to treat COVID-19 patients in the hospital since
the pandemic began, is now an option for people recovering from the virus home.
Conclusion
Suppose you have a medical condition like Diabetes or are
elderly or obese. In that case, you may be eligible for new experimental
therapies approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
if you are at high risk of becoming very sick or even dying from COVID-19
(FDA). There is a shortage of these treatments, including antiviral pills and
monoclonal antibody injections.
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