The Omicron variant of the coronavirus, which is causing the current global outbreak, is highly transmissible but causes milder symptoms in most cases compared to the Delta variant. The Delta variant was responsible for India’s lethal second wave in April-May 2021. According to studies, Omicron promotes faster recovery with less viral load shedding. Omicron Symptoms […]
Addressing Diarrhoea and Gastrointestinal Disorders as a Coronavirus Sign
Diarrhoea accompanied with COVID-19 lasting for about five days on an average is an early symptom of the Coronavirus pandemic. Though gastrointestinal problems like appetite loss, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting can be taken as a sign of digestive illness, they are recognised as one of many COVID-19 symptoms. Gastrointestinal disorders and digestive symptoms are […]
Caring for the Heart- Cardiovascular Disease Precautions During COVID-19
Cardiovascular disease, such as Congenital heart disease, Coronary artery disease, Heart muscle disease is a leading cause of death across the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for over 25% of all annual medical deaths worldwide. COVID-19 pandemic escalates the transmission risk in patients with pre-existing heart disease. […]
Lung Inflammation and Asthma Care – Precautions to Be Taken During COVID-19
“Severe respiratory viral infection like COVID-19 has the potential to trigger asthma symptoms“. The deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus, behind the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily affects the functioning of the respiratory system. It infects the upper or lower part of the respiratory tract including the nose, throat, and lungs and irritates the respiratory lining causing inflammation. Asthma patients […]
