How to recover from COVID 19? Know its causes, symptoms and home remedies to boost immunity

COVID 19: its causes, symptoms and home remedies

Coronavirus or COVID-19 is a viral infection caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that begins in Wuhan, China. Most of the infected people who experienced covid symptoms complain of very mild to medium breathing problems and they also did recover without any treatment. Being well informed about the disease and how the virus spreads is the best way to prevent and slow down transmission. Stay at least one meter apart from others, wear a properly fitted mask, and wash your hands or use an alcohol-based rub frequently to protect yourself and others from infection. When it's your turn, get vaccinated and follow local recommendations.

There are several vaccines available for COVID 19 for example Pfizer, Covaxin, Sputnik, etc. Vaccination aids in building extra immunity in the person to fight the disease. In India, one can register themselves a suitable slot for vaccination through Aarogya Setu mobile app or Co-WIN portal from any registered vaccination center.

Covid-19 Causes

The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads easily among people, and more about how it spreads is being discovered over time.  

• By coming in contact with the virus carrier.
• Droplets carry viruses through coughs, sneezes, breathing, singing, or speaks and these droplets can be inhaled or land in a person's mouth, nose, or eyes. In some cases by the process of airborne transmission is also by touching a virus-infected surface and later on mouth, eyes, and nose.

Covid-19 Symptoms

In Covid-19 patients, the following symptoms are usually seen-

• Fever
• Fatigue
• Dry cough
  

There are also some mild symptoms namely: 

• Loss of taste or smell
• Nasal congestion
• Conjunctivitis
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Muscle or joint pain
• Skin rash
• Vomiting or nausea
• Diarrhea
• Fever or dizziness
• Shortness of breath 
• Loss of appetite
• Confusion
• Persistent chest pain
• Excessive heat

 Covid-19 Natural Ayurvedic Remedies

•  Warm water throughout the day.
•  Cooking spices such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garlic.
•  Take 10 gms of chyavanprash in the morning.
•  Once or twice a day, drink kadha made from tulsi, dalchini, black pepper, and dry raisin.
•  Take one glass of hot milk with half a tablespoon of turmeric.
•  Keep your nostrils lubricated with coconut, sesame oil, or ghee.
•  Also, do oil pulling by using one spoon of coconut oil in the mouth. You don’t have to drink this oil but rather rinse your inner mouth with this for about 2-3 minutes and later spit it out. You can take warm water if you are feeling grease of oil in your mouth.

For Dry Cough (Especially)

• Once a day, practice steam inhalation with fresh pudina (mint) leaves or ajwain (caraway seeds). 
• For getting rid of cough problems, you can take clove powder and mix it with jaggery or honey. Consume it two to three times a day.
• These measures are intended to treat common dry coughs and sore throats. But in case the matter doesn’t resolve, it is better to seek professional aid.         
  

Mint leaves, Jaggery, Ajwain, Clove Powder

 

Covid-19 Precautions

• Avoid coming into close contact (within 6 feet, or 2 meters) with anyone who is sick or has symptoms.
• Keep a proper distance from people of around two meters. This is especially important if you are predisposed to serious illness. Keep in mind that some people may have COVID-19 and spread it to others even if they have no symptoms or are unaware that they have COVID-19.
• Try to Avoid crowded and open areas.
• Clean your hands with water and soap properly for a minimum of 20 seconds. Otherwise, go for any alcoholic hand sanitizer which is having good alcohol in it. 
• Wear a face mask in indoor and outdoor public spaces where there is a high risk of COVID-19 transmissions, such as at a crowded event or large gathering. 
• Further mask instructions differ depending on whether you are fully vaccinated or not. If surgical masks are available, they should be used. While the use of N95 masks is generally done by professionals.
• While sneezing or coughing, one must use his or her elbow or a tissue. As we don’t touch ourselves with elbows. And if you use your hands then wash your hands as soon as possible.
• Avoid touching your hands on your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• If you're sick, avoid sharing dishes, glasses, towels, bedding, and other household items.
• Maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness in your place by disinfecting the doorknobs and switchboard, laptop, phone, etc.
• If you're sick, stay away from work, school, and public places unless you're going to the doctor. If you're sick, avoid taking public transportation, taxis, and ride-sharing services. 

FAQs

Q. How much risk does this virus have?

COVID 19 is a very contagious disease but the good part is that the mortality rate is approximately 1 percent of the total infected population.

Q. Who is at more risk?

Generally, people who are above 60 or are having diabetes, respiratory problems, heart or lung disease, obesity, high blood pressure are comparatively more prone to get COVID-19.

Q. How can someone protect himself from this virus?

A person should safeguard himself by following the corona protocols that are wearing a mask, maintaining a proper distance, regularly washing his hands, and not staying in public places.

Q. When to get your test done?

A person who is being in touch with a covid patient or having some symptoms should get himself tested. For the time your result comes, you must keep yourself isolated.

Q. How are isolation and quarantine different from each other?

Quarantine is especially for the person who came close to an infected with covid virus whether he shows symptoms or not. He is being kept separate from others. While in isolation the person who shows symptoms or tested positive is being kept isolated by giving him a medical facility. One can also isolate himself at home.