What is "CORONA VIRUS " COVID-19 & what it does to the body!
COVID-19These days in the world everybody knows what the coronavirus is.
An early patient from Wohan says “It was hard to breathe, “Even walking to the bathroom, I felt like I was running out of air. My ears hurt from it; I lost my balance at times. It started to get scary, like the worst flu I’ve ever had.”
How Does the Coronavirus Affect the Body?
The virus, of course, is invisible to the naked eye but those affected can share it, usually through sneezing or coughing, sending droplets into the air. These droplets can then land on various surfaces where the virus can stay viable for days. Then the virus enters the host usually through the mouth, nose, or eyes, often from touching these parts of the body.
Test for the Coronavirus?
Swabs or direct samples from the nose, throat, or lung phlegm can indicate the presence of the virus, as well as certain blood tests. Blood tests can be imperative since swabs can return negative while the virus is duplicating itself in the lower lungs.
What are the Symptoms of the Coronavirus?
Much of the knowledge found on this virus is from studies on the initial 55,000 cases in China, where about 80% of those affected were able to fight off the disease, even those who developed pneumonia. Some people dubbed their experiences as “three weeks in hell” as they struggled to breathe, while some had a small cough and a sore throat, while others had no symptoms at all.
Based on the data from China, the main symptoms include:
Patient may have mild symptoms in the first week or so. Some severe cases can turn into pneumonia during the second week. In the rarest cases, the disease can become deadly. Doctors from (WHO) advise people who have the virus or suspect they might monitor their symptoms closely, particularly their fevers and breathing.
As the immune system fights back against the disease, blood vessels can begin to leak, flooding the lungs with cellular debris. This makes it harder for the lungs to function adequately, and it’s at this point that the patient struggles to breathe. Lower oxygen levels can put pressure on the heart, lowering blood pressure to dangerous levels.
“Even if the virus spreads to the heart or the kidneys and damages them, the real cause of death is still probably going to be oxygen levels falling and setting everything else off according to,” Professor Collignon. “If you’re an older person or already unwell and those organs are weaker, you can be effected badly.
Co-infection, being infected by two bugs at once, can also be the reason for coronavirus fatality.
Persons at Risk for Serious Complications from the Coronavirus?
WHO reports that about 20% of all corona cases become severe with depleting oxygen levels. Of that percent, 6% went into critical care as organs began to fail or septic shock began. About 3.4% of these had died. However, Professor Collignon assumes the real death rate is much lower since many mild cases go under the radar.
Some children have suffered from this disease, while older people and those with heart disease and diabetes have the highest risk of experiencing fatal complications. Smokers are also at a higher risk.
How Coronavirus is treated?
These days in the world everybody knows what the coronavirus is.
Flights canceled, schools, businesses closed.
Governments encouraging citizens stay home.
However, what the coronavirus is exactly!
Is it a bad flu (unfortunately, it’s worse).
How is it possible for some people to test positive to the illness without any physical impairments while other cases prove fatal?
The 2020 Pandemic
COVID-19 can affect people differently depending on their age and any underlying conditions.
COVID-19 can affect people differently depending on their age and any underlying conditions.
Symptoms and effects
1. Patient just feel a head cold.
2. Some days later, may began feeling better but later hit with a fever and cough. Body began aching, cough may worsen.
An early patient from Wohan says “It was hard to breathe, “Even walking to the bathroom, I felt like I was running out of air. My ears hurt from it; I lost my balance at times. It started to get scary, like the worst flu I’ve ever had.”
How Does the Coronavirus Affect the Body?
The virus, of course, is invisible to the naked eye but those affected can share it, usually through sneezing or coughing, sending droplets into the air. These droplets can then land on various surfaces where the virus can stay viable for days. Then the virus enters the host usually through the mouth, nose, or eyes, often from touching these parts of the body.
Test for the Coronavirus?
Swabs or direct samples from the nose, throat, or lung phlegm can indicate the presence of the virus, as well as certain blood tests. Blood tests can be imperative since swabs can return negative while the virus is duplicating itself in the lower lungs.
What are the Symptoms of the Coronavirus?
Much of the knowledge found on this virus is from studies on the initial 55,000 cases in China, where about 80% of those affected were able to fight off the disease, even those who developed pneumonia. Some people dubbed their experiences as “three weeks in hell” as they struggled to breathe, while some had a small cough and a sore throat, while others had no symptoms at all.
Based on the data from China, the main symptoms include:
- Fever (88% of patients)
- Cough (68%)
- Fatigue (38%)
- Shortness of breath (19%)
Chills, a sore throat, headaches, diarrhea, and nausea. Less than 5% of cases include a blocked nose.
Patient may have mild symptoms in the first week or so. Some severe cases can turn into pneumonia during the second week. In the rarest cases, the disease can become deadly. Doctors from (WHO) advise people who have the virus or suspect they might monitor their symptoms closely, particularly their fevers and breathing.
As the immune system fights back against the disease, blood vessels can begin to leak, flooding the lungs with cellular debris. This makes it harder for the lungs to function adequately, and it’s at this point that the patient struggles to breathe. Lower oxygen levels can put pressure on the heart, lowering blood pressure to dangerous levels.
“Even if the virus spreads to the heart or the kidneys and damages them, the real cause of death is still probably going to be oxygen levels falling and setting everything else off according to,” Professor Collignon. “If you’re an older person or already unwell and those organs are weaker, you can be effected badly.
Co-infection, being infected by two bugs at once, can also be the reason for coronavirus fatality.
Persons at Risk for Serious Complications from the Coronavirus?
WHO reports that about 20% of all corona cases become severe with depleting oxygen levels. Of that percent, 6% went into critical care as organs began to fail or septic shock began. About 3.4% of these had died. However, Professor Collignon assumes the real death rate is much lower since many mild cases go under the radar.
Some children have suffered from this disease, while older people and those with heart disease and diabetes have the highest risk of experiencing fatal complications. Smokers are also at a higher risk.
How Coronavirus is treated?
Unfortunately, a vaccine for COVID-19 is about a year away from being ready. In the meantime, treatment is focused on managing complications, like providing oxygen, ensuring the body has enough fluids and monitoring the symptoms. Antibiotics won’t work against this disease since it’s not caused by bacteria, but they may be used to prevent or treat secondary infections.
To slow the spread of the disease, containment measures like social distancing and self-isolation are being put into place.
To slow the spread of the disease, containment measures like social distancing and self-isolation are being put into place.
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