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Suara.com – One of the symptoms often experienced by patients Covid-19 is hard to breathe which gradually got worse. Often this is not easy to recognize because it is similar to the symptoms of other diseases.
So, what is the difference between shortness of breath experienced by Covid-19 patients and sufferers heart disease?
“The difference in patients with shortness of breath experienced by COVID-19 sufferers is preceded by fever or fever and complaints in the upper respiratory tract, such as coughs, colds, and others,” said a cardiologist and deputy chairman of the Siloam Heart Institute Siloam Hospitals Kebon. Jeruk (SHKJ) dr Antono Sutandar SpJP-K, in a Webinar some time ago.
Antono said that recognizing the difference between the two symptoms will make it easier for early detection. Thus it will be more able to provide more appropriate care.
However, Antono revealed that the symptoms in Covid-19 patients tend to be easily recognized. If shortness of breath is followed by loss of symptomatic function of Covid-19.
“In addition, if the person suffering from shortness of breath experiences the tongue cannot distinguish between taste and smell does not smell odors, the shortness of breath experienced can be suspected of being Covid-19,” he explained.
Meanwhile, the shortness of breath experienced in heart attack patients comes from the lower body tract. It is triggered when all the fluid in the heart collects in the lungs
“If you do activities, the congestion will get worse. This requires immediate medical treatment and care. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are afraid to seek medical care and seek medical attention at the hospital,” he said.
As it is known that heart disease itself can be a disease that can worsen the condition of Covid-19 patients. He continued that the teamwork between patients and the hospital must always be supported by a multidisciplinary team with the latest technology to be able to deliver comprehensive services.
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