infection? How to relieve cough after turning cloudy? How to regain strength during recovery? ——Experts Answer Hot Issues in Epidemic Prevention
Currently, my country’s epidemic prevention and control is facing new situations and new tasks, and the focus of work has shifted from “preventing infection” to “protecting health and preventing severe disease.” How to use medicine safely and scientifically after being infected with the new coronavirus? How to relieve the cough that persists after turning negative? How to regain strength during recovery? Focusing on hot social concerns, the National Health Commission organized experts in relevant fields to provide answers. How to use medicine safely and scientifically after
infection?
With the recent increase in -positive cases, some people have suffered injuries due to improper medication during the treatment of new coronavirus infection. The safe and scientific use of medicines is related to the life safety and health of the people. Zhang Bo, director of the Pharmacy Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, said that antipyretic and analgesic drugs, such as the commonly used ibuprofen and acetaminophen, are symptomatic treatments. Generally speaking, patients can reduce their fever in 1 to 2 days. In addition, once the patient's physical pain is under control, the medication can be stopped, and long-term use is not required.
Generally speaking, just choose one antipyretic and analgesic. Many antipyretic and analgesic drugs contain the same or similar ingredients. If you choose multiple antipyretic and analgesic drugs in combination, it may lead to drug overdose. At the same time, patients must read the instructions carefully before use, including the usage, dosage and precautions of the drug.
"From the perspective of medication safety, there are many ways of drug administration, including oral administration, injection administration, etc. Oral administration is a relatively safe and convenient way of administration." Zhang Bo said that for some mild patients, choosing oral drugs can relieve symptoms very well.
Zhang Bo introduced that antibiotics usually refer to antibacterial drugs, which are therapeutic drugs that only target infections caused by bacteria. The symptoms caused by the new coronavirus are viral infections. Antibiotics are ineffective in treating infections caused by virus , which means that antibacterial drugs cannot prevent and treat infections caused by viruses.
In clinical practice, some patients are complicated by some bacterial infections, or have secondary bacterial infections caused by the new coronavirus infection. In this case, antibiotics and antibacterial drugs can be reasonably selected, but they must be strictly evaluated through routine blood tests and other factors before selecting antibacterial drugs.
How to relieve the cough that persists even after turning negative?
Many people infected with the new coronavirus still cough after turning negative. In this regard, Bian Yongjun, deputy director of the respiratory department of Guang'anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, said that the pathogenesis of a considerable number of people is diverse, not only cold and cold, some will have dampness and heat, and some will have phlegm, dampness or even dryness. The treatment should be based on each person's specific situation.
Bian Yongjun explained that human airways will be damaged due to infection with the new coronavirus. That is, after the airway mucosal epithelium is damaged, the nerves under the mucosa are exposed and can easily become sensitive to external stimuli, such as talking, being cold, or smelling odors, which can lead to coughing.
"Don't rush into the recovery of cough. Judging from the pattern of cough caused by viral infection, the total recovery time takes about 2 to 4 weeks, and there is a natural recovery process." Bian Yongjun suggested to create a warm and humid environment indoors as much as possible. Patients should not only avoid being too tired, but also avoid being too comfortable or inactive. Appropriate exercise is good for recovery. At the same time, try not to eat raw or cold food, and keep warm when going out.
For the discomfort caused by some coughs, Bian Yongjun suggested that methods such as acupuncture, scraping , pulling, and local acupoint massage can be used. On this basis, some dietary therapies should be appropriately combined, such as eating pear soup, lily , lotus root, etc.
How to regain physical strength during the recovery period?
Liu Qingquan, dean of the Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Liu Qingquan said that people infected with the new coronavirus entering the recovery period or the end of recovery should maintain a peaceful mind and eat mainly light and easily digestible foods. At the same time, pay attention to rest, ensure adequate sleep, and avoid strenuous exercise.
Yu Kang, director of the Clinical Nutrition Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, said that the recovery process from the new coronavirus infection will take some time, and the transition must be gradual and sufficient patience must be ensured. Ensuring nutrition during the recovery period plays an important role in restoring the patient's physical strength. The following are the specific points:
First, appropriate energy intake is required. energy is mainly absorbed from staple foods, starting with easy-to-digest fine grains such as porridge and noodles, and then transitioning to softer rice, steamed buns, etc. After gastrointestinal function is restored, start adding whole grains.
The second is to ensure the intake of high-quality protein . can choose high protein low fat milk, eggs, lean meat, fish and shrimp, etc. and some foods that are easy to digest and absorb.
The third is to supplement some micronutrients, especially those from fruits and vegetables such as potassium, sodium, vitamin C, etc. It is best to have "vegetables in every meal and fruits every day."
"At the same time, we must also achieve a 'balanced diet'. Don't eat and drink a lot, don't exercise vigorously, but do it step by step, starting with some gentle and gentle exercise." Yu Kang said.
Source: Xinhua News Agency
Editor: Fang Shujing Su Haojun Chen Zhaoyue
Editor: Zhao Ruoyun
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