Corona Virus is the virus that appeared as a mild cold flu in the 1960s, appeared as SARS in China in 2002, and MERS in the Arabian Peninsula in 2012. Nowadays, we are faced with the virus called Wuhan Corona Virus because it first appeared in Wuhan, China.
IN WHICH CASES SHOULD WE SUSPECT CORONA VIRUS?
The disease lasts 2-14 days. It manifests itself with flu symptoms after the incubation period. Symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection such as headache, sore throat, fever, runny nose, watery eyes and cough are observed. It is important that shortness of breath is accompanied by cough and fever. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain may also be among the complaints.
We must pay attention to protective measures for this disease, for which there is no treatment or vaccine yet.
1.IMMUNE WE SHOULD TRY TO STRENGTHEN OUR SYSTEM.
Adequate sleep (7-8 hours a day), staying away from stress, exercising, complying with hygiene rules, not using cigarettes and alcohol, in short, adopting a healthy lifestyle are among the first things we need to do.
We should try to have a regular and balanced diet, that is, drink enough fluids, eat a diet rich in quality protein, natural vegetables/fruits, whole grains, legumes, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Although there is not enough evidence, supplements containing vitamin D, zinc, omega-3 and natural vitamin C may be useful.
2. HANDS SHOULD BE WASHED WITH SOAP.
Especially after coughing, sneezing or using the toilet. Hands should be washed with soap.
Soap should be used before preparing or eating food and when entering the house from the outside.
It is recommended that hands not be contacted with the face, mouth and eyes in any way after contact with foreign surfaces.
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3. DIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH EYES AND NOSE SHOULD BE AVOIDED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
4. USE OF MASK
Since the coronavirus is transmitted through breathing, not food, it is recommended that risky individuals wear a mask, do not enter crowded environments and do not travel unless necessary.
A mask should be worn in densely crowded areas on international flights.
>5. VEGETABLES AND FRUITS SHOULD BE WASHED WELL, MEAT AND EGGS SHOULD BE COOKED WELL. MUST BE INFORMED.
6. WHEN COUGHING AND SNEAKING…
We should use tissue paper to cover both our mouth and nose. Then we should throw the used tissues into the trash can and wash our hands thoroughly with soap.
FINALLLY…
Avoid sick people and places with problematic ventilation (buses, minibuses, trains, metro, cinemas, shopping malls). Staying away as much as possible is an effective way to prevent the transmission of all respiratory viruses. Especially the elderly, those with chronic diseases (heart disease, kidney disease, respiratory disease, neurological disease, diabetes); Those with low immune systems; Cancer patients, those in the last stage of any disease, pregnant women and children are at greater risk.
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