Monday, April 27, 2020

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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