UK Nurse gives advice on things to do if you get infected with coronavirus

Amid coronavirus outbreak, everyone is talking about how to not catch coronavirus, but no one is talking about what to do if you get it. Meanwhile, a general practice nurse in the UK has suggested some measures to be taken if you get coronavirus. To avoid COVID-19, good handwashing is mandated while personal hygiene needs to be maintained. Likewise, everyone should exercise social distancing

What if you get COVID-19?

In case you have been diagnosed with the pandemic, you need to be prepared as you might get a nasty respiratory bug, like bronchitis or pneumonia. Things you should actually buy ahead of time include Kleenex, Paracetamol, mucus thinning cough medicine of choice is (check the label and make sure you're not doubling up on Paracetamol). Honey and lemon can work just as well. Likewise, Vicks Vaporub for your chest is also a great suggestion. A humidifier would be a good thing to buy and use in your room when you go to bed overnight. (You can also just turn the shower on hot and sit in the bathroom breathing in the steam). If you have a history of asthma and you have a prescription inhaler, make sure the one you have isn’t expired and refill it or get a new one if necessary. Also, the nurse stated that this is also a good time to meal prep: make a big batch of your favorite soup to freeze and have on hand. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Stock up on whatever your favorite clear fluids are to drink - though tap water is fine you may appreciate some variety! For symptom management and a fever over 38°c, take Paracetamol rather than Ibuprofen Take rest a lot. You should not be leaving your house even if you are feeling better you may still be infectious for 14 days and older people and those with existing health conditions should be avoided. Wear gloves and a mask to avoid contaminating others in your house. Isolate in your bedroom if not living alone and must ask your friends and family to leave supplies outside to avoid contact. Sanitize your bed linen and clothes frequently by washing and clean your bathroom with recommended sanitizers. You do not need to go to the hospital unless you are having trouble breathing or your fever is very high (over 39°C) and unmanaged with medicines. Meanwhile, 90 percent of healthy adult cases thus far have been managed at home with basic rest/hydration/over-the-counter medicines. If you are worried or in distress or feel your symptoms are getting worse. If you have a pre-existing lung condition (COPD, emphysema, lung cancer) or are on immunosuppressants, it is a great time to talk to your doctor or specialist about what they would like you to do if you get sick. Also Read | States/UTs must ensure unhindered movement of doctors, healthcare workers: MHA One major relief to your parents is that kids do very well with coronavirus as they usually bounce back in a few days (but they will still be infectious), just use pediatric dosing. Be calm and prepare rationally and everything will be fine. If you feel itching in the throat, dry throat, dry cough. high temperature or shortness of breath you must take warm water with lemon and drink. -PTC News