The World Health Organization releases the self-rehabilitation manual for COVID-19 released by the World Health Organization , aiming to provide help and advice for adults infected with COVID-19 .
The following is part of the content involving nutrition improvement, for your reference, in case of emergencies.
New coronavirus can cause throat pain , irritating cough and sputum accumulation in the throat , and need to clear your throat frequently. If the symptoms do not improve for a long time, please consult the professional medical staff.
. Suggestions for sound problems
·Replenish enough moisture
. Inject water in a small amount of water multiple times throughout the day to try to keep the sound normal;
·Do not make the sound nervous. Do not speak with whisper volume, because this will make the vocal cords tense, and try not to speak loudly or shout;
·Inhaling steam (cover your head with a towel and inhaling steam from a cup filled with boiling water) for 10-15 minutes, which can relieve dryness and nourish the vocal tract;
4·Gastric reflux (sometimes called acid reflux or heartburn) is very common, and you should avoid eating late at night or eating undiluted foods;
5. Stop smoking ;
6. If you have difficulty speaking or feel uncomfortable , you can use other communication methods, such as writing, sending text messages or using gestures;
. Suggestions for stubborn cough
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Try with the nose instead of breathing with your mouth.
· Try to suck low-sugar boiled sweets.
·Try "Stop Cough Practice". Once you feel the urge to cough, close your mouth and cover your mouth with your hands (suffocate your cough); at the same time, do swallowing: hold your breath for a short while. When you start breathing again, inhale and exhale gently with your nose.
4· If you cough due to gastric reflux at night, you can try lying on your side or using a pillow to support yourself .
. Management of swallowing problems
If you feel difficult when swallowing food and drinks, you can try the following tips:
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Keep When eating and drinking, keep your body upright , and be sure not to lie down to eat or drink.
·Stay Until (sitting, standing or walking) for at least 30 minutes.
·Try Foods of different textures (dilute and thick) to see if some foods are easier to swallow than others. Start by choosing softer, smoother and/or moist foods, or cutting solid food into very small pieces for feeding. When eating, you should chew carefully and swallow slowly, and do not swallow voraciously.
4· When eating or drinking water, Focus on . Try to choose a quiet place to eat. Avoid talking while eating or drinking water, as this will open the airway and cause food or drinks to penetrate the airway.
5·Ensure there is no food in the mouth before eating or drinking the next sip of . If necessary, swallow it first.
6· If you feel tired after eating a full meal, you can eat less and more meals during the day.
7· If you have cough or choke while eating or drinking water, please consult the medical staff because food or drink may have entered the lungs by mistake.
8· Keep your mouth clean by brushing your teeth and drinking water .
4. Suggestions for decreased sense of smell or taste
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brush teeth twice a day to ensure oral hygiene.
· scent training , for example, smell lemons, roses, lilac and eucalyptus every day, twice a day, each time for 20 seconds.
· Try adding vanilla and spice to the food, such as lemon juice and fresh herbs. But use with caution, as this may aggravate gastric reflux.
55. Healthy and balanced diet
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The new crown will affect appetite and weight in different ways. Intake of adequate nutrition and timely hydration is crucial for a quick recovery.
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Fruits, vegetables, various beans (such as lentils , etc.), nuts and whole grains (such as raw corn, millet, oats, etc.);
· Eat at least five servings per day (1 portion = 80 grams) of various fruits and vegetables, and vegetables should be included in each meal. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, , cassava and other starchy rhizome foods are not considered vegetable range.
· Select Whole-cereal food , including whole wheat bread, rice and noodles;
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Select foods rich in protein , such as various beans, fish, eggs and lean meat;
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6· Restriction of salt, fat and sugar intake:
△ Light physical activity Generally, adults should consume less than 5 grams of salt per day;
△ Generally, adults should consume less than 50 grams of added sugar per day;
△ Fat intake should be less than 30% of the total energy intake. Choose unsaturated fats in fish, avocado, nuts and vegetable oils instead of saturated fat and trans fat .
7· Drink more water, the goal is to drink 6-8 cups of water every day.
More WHO Healthy diet information: https://www.who.int/zh/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet
