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Some people who have recovered from infection corona virus experiencing symptoms long covid. The disease can remain in the survivors’ body for a long time.
General Chairman of the Indonesian Lung Doctors Association (PDPI) Agus Dwi Susanto said there are several common symptoms long covid like fatigue and breath is not relieved. There are also more severe symptoms such as complications of the lungs, blood vessels and heart.
Even so, Agus said symptoms long covid is not something to be afraid of. Even so, it takes the right steps to overcome these symptoms.
The first step is to carry out periodic checks after recovering from Covid-19. That way, disease complications that arise can be treated immediately.
The second step is to follow the doctor’s treatment. Because, symptoms long Even mild covid, such as a cough, must be addressed appropriately.
In addition, drugs from doctors can cause organ damage to return to perfection. “For initial treatment, drugs from pharmacies such as cough medicine may be given. However, you still have to go to a pulmonary specialist to find the cause, because this is a permanent lung damage, “said Agus in the Katadata Forum Series”Why Can Survivors Have Long Covid?“on Friday (22/1).
The next step of handling is breathing exercises, especially for lung disorders. The goal of therapy is to train lung development.
“By practicing lung development, we hope that more oxygen can enter when we inhale more,” he said.
If the symptoms of breathing problems are severe enough, he also advises patients to use an oxygen cylinder as much as 3 liters per minute before going to the hospital. Later, the hospital will provide the appropriate treatment and medication.
(Material contributor: Ivan Jonathan)
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