Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without special treatment. However, some individuals become seriously ill and require medical attention. It is more likely that people with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes , or respiratory disorders like Asthma , COPD .etc , or cancer will develop serious illnesses. COVID-19 can affect anyone at any age and cause them serious illness or death.
COVID or Coronavirus infection has been categorised as mild, moderate and severe depending upon lung and other organ involvement. Many studies have pointed out that, on an average, a COVID 19 patient with mild to moderate disease usually recovers in few weeks. But some people, even those who had mild versions of the disease continue to experience symptoms after initial recovery.
The most commonly seen signs and symptoms are fatigue, dry cough, breathlessness, heart issues, bodyache, headache, joint pain, confusion and mental health issues. Lung fibrosis, cardiovascular effects like deep vein thrombosis (clot in legs) and myocardial infarction, stroke are commonly seen.
Ensuring nutrient rich balanced diet, adequate sleep, practising breathing exercises helps in recovery and prevention of COVID infection.
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