Covid-19 is like politics—everyone has an opinion and believes that theirs is the only correct one. So it’s no wonder that with so many facts and ‘facts’ flying about, people get confused and lost in the info storm surrounding the pandemic. An overabundance of information can be just as bad as a lack of it, after all.
One person who tried to cut through the noise and help others get to the truth by streamlining coronavirus-related info was Megan McNally. She shared how to handle Covid once you’ve got it and her Twitter thread went viral with a massive 198k likes and 61k retweets.
The writer, living in the borough of Queens, in New York City, went through some basics and gave her recommendations on what she believes people who catch the coronavirus should do.
Megan shared some spot-on tips on what you should do if you get Covid-19
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Here’s a video showing how to make a pillow to put under your stomach to help you breathe better
Megan continued with her advice
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Among the things that Megan recommends is taking plenty of vitamins and minerals and getting lots of rest. She also suggests proning (i.e. lying on your stomach), letting fresh air into your home, and getting gear like a thermometer, humidifier, and a pulse oximeter. Let’s go through these point by point, shall we?
According to researchers, proning can help temporarily elevate oxygenation levels. However, it’s not yet confirmed that it gets rid of the need for ventilators in extreme cases.
Taking vitamins and sleeping lots are obvious but necessary bits of advice. You can’t expect to recover from any illness quickly if you spend all day glued to your laptop or phone while in bed. Make your rest count. Just remember that vitamins aren’t a valid alternative for a proper diet.
And while vitamin D can be great during the Winter months, getting some natural sunlight is wonderful, too, if you can do so without exposing others to your infection.
Ventilating your home is also self-explanatory. It helps protect other people who live in your household while also giving you fresh air to enjoy.
Meanwhile, what Megan says about using a pulse oximeter to measure oxygen levels is mostly true. While different patients can have different baselines, the rule of thumb is that if your oxygen saturation drops below 95 percent, you should contact a health professional.
Megan’s also right that zinc can (the keyword being ‘can’) help with recovery from Covid-19. That’s because it has antiviral properties. While zinc deficiency has been linked to a greater risk of viral infections.
Overall—well done with the tips, Megan!
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