How to get tested for corona virus, types of test ,Rapid test,who is need of test and who is not in need
Who is in need of test
If you develop any of the emergency warning siguns for coronavirus get medical attention immediately
Troubling in breathing
Persistence pain or pressure in chest
Bluish lips or face
Any foreign travel history, and contact with covid 19 patient
Then you immediately go to doctor for checkup by wearing mask and safety kit so that other may not be affected
Who is not in need of test
Most of the people have have mild illness which can be recovered at home without any medical care
These people should not be panic , the should be in there home ,by keeping social distance
Symptoms of coronavirus
The symptoms of coronovirus arises when you have travelled to those areas where coronavirus infection is there,or have contact with coronavirus patient
The symptoms of coronavirus are
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Sore throat
Headache
There are different types of coronavirus test done
Swab test:
In this case sample from nose and throat is taken for test
Nasal aspirate:
In this case saline solution will be injected to your nose and then sample is taken
Tracheial aspirate:
Thin tube is put into your mouth with torch to reach lungs from where sample is collected.
Sputum test:
Sputum is a thick mucus that get accumulated in the lungs and comes out through cough during test,in this test you need to cough up sputum in a bowl for test
A rapid test has also been started for covid 19 which involve taking up of sample through nose ,throat ,lungs This ensure speedy diagnosis and used for rapid testi
Safety from coronavirus :
Wash your hand for 20 second with alcohol based sanitiser in absence wash it with soap
Avoid touching your mouth ,nose and eyes.
Make social distance with people
Prevention;
Drink plenty of warm water
Taking plenty of rest
Doing exercise
Doing yoga and meditation
Eating healthy food


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