This is another episode where our health experts @healthopathy.com , are discussing various frequently asked questions by adolescents and young people on covid -19.

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We are covering a Questions and answers series on covid 19 from our health expert DR. mahal.

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COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Most common symptoms of covid 19 are :

fever

dry cough

tiredness

Less common symptoms:

aches and pains

sore throat

diarrhoea

conjunctivitis

headache

loss of taste or smell

a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes

Serious symptoms:

difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

chest pain or pressure

loss of speech or movement

Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.

People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home.

On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.

hey there , welcome to  episode no 2 on healthopathy and covid 19.

In this episode , lets know the basics about covid 19.

I am Dr mahal (your health expert on healthopathy).

To begin with , Coronavirus aka (COVID-19) is a communicable disease caused by a recently discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus can have gentle to moderate respiratory disease and recover while not requiring special treatment.

Older individuals, and those with underlying medical issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic disease, and cancer are additionally at a higher risk to develop serious illness.

This virus has killed more than half a million in united states only and about 3 million people wordwide.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or nasal discharge.

whenever the  infected person coughs or sneezes, therefore it’s necessary that you simply follow respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow) to prevent spread of covid 19 virus.

in the next episode we will discuss about preventive measures one should take for the covid 19.