Symptoms of COVID-19 may fluctuate during the course of the disease. There is no need to worry. You can take the cough syrup prescribed by your doctor.
In your case, home isolation and routine care can be taken.
Kindly follow the below guidelines:
1. Physical distancing of atleast 6 meters. Preferably the sick individual should have a separate room.
2. indoor mask use. Preferably a double mask (surgical mask on top of a N95 mask) should be used.
3. strict hand hygiene. Hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water for at least 30 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol can be used.
Symptomatic management:
1. Hydration. Patient should have at least 4 to 6 glasses of water everyday.
2. Anti-pyretics can be given under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
3. Multivitamins and Zinc can be given.
4. Stay in contact with treating physician.
5. Monitor temperature and oxygen saturation (by applying a SpO2 probe to fingers).
Seek immediate medical attention if:
1. Difficulty in breathing
2. High grade fever/severe cough, particularly if lasting for more than five days
3. Consider hospital admission if:
1. Age more than 60 years.
2. Cardiovascular disease, hypertension.
3. Any lung disease
4. Any
kidney/
liver disease
5. History of stroke or any brain disease.
6. Obesity.