What helps to shorten the time to cure a Covid-19 patient?

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The discussion revolves around strategies to shorten the recovery time for patients with a moderate course of Covid-19. Participants explore various approaches, treatments, and general advice regarding self-care and medical intervention.

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  • One participant expresses concern about the potential worsening of Covid-19 symptoms if not kept warm and calm, questioning what additional measures could be taken to prevent organ damage.
  • Another participant suggests that rest and hydration are crucial, stating that there are no effective home treatments and that most hospital care focuses on symptom management rather than curing the disease.
  • A similar viewpoint is reiterated by another participant, emphasizing the importance of consulting a physician and dismissing the efficacy of home remedies or supplements.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the idea of "sweating it out" as a treatment, labeling many home treatments as ineffective.
  • A different participant stresses the importance of seeking medical attention if experiencing severe symptoms like fever and difficulty breathing, highlighting the benefits of early treatment and the role of reporting Covid-19 cases for public health.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of rest, hydration, and consulting medical professionals. However, there is disagreement regarding the validity of certain home treatments, such as "sweating it out," with some participants expressing skepticism about their effectiveness.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying opinions on the effectiveness of home remedies and the necessity of medical intervention, with no consensus on alternative treatments beyond rest and hydration.

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What techniques can help effectively help to cure (or shorten cure) "lung Covid-19"?
Let's say, I have a moderate course of Covid-19 in my lungs. I suppose, if I will not be warm and calm, it is possible Covid can change to a worse course and spread more in my body. Is it true?
But what can I do extra to avoid spreading in my bode or prevent irreversible damage of my organs if I have a moderate course?

Thank you for your advice.
 
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Your best bet is to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. There are no other clearly effective treatments that you can administer to yourself at home as far as I know. There are no magic cures, and no amount of different vitamins or supplements will significantly alter your outcome for the better (but they could absolutely put you worse off). Even hospitals mostly have to let your body fight the disease off by itself, with most treatment aimed at countering the symptoms, not curing you.

As with all diseases, you should consult with your doctor and listen to their advice. Internet 'doctors' do not count.
 
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Drakkith said:
Your best bet is to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. There are no other clearly effective treatments that you can administer to yourself at home as far as I know. There are no magic cures, and no amount of different vitamins or supplements will significantly alter your outcome for the better (but they could absolutely put you worse off). Even hospitals mostly have to let your body fight the disease off by itself, with most treatment aimed at countering the symptoms, not curing you.

As with all diseases, you should consult with your doctor and listen to their advice. Internet 'doctors' do not count.

I understand. And what about "sweated", similarly as during the flu.
 
I've never heard of that being a legitimate medical treatment, so I would be very skeptical. A great many of the treatments we're taught at home are nonsense.
 
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Whether or not you are Covid positive - if you have fever and trouble breathing (like short of breath) or a lot of coughing, you must see a physician. Period. The End.

Usually there is a register of Covid positive tests maintained your local government. The report your physician sends to the health department helps everyone. And you. It gets you a fast ticket into intensive care if you need it. It may be used for contact tracing as well.

Early treatment (therapy) is always preferable and generally improves outcomes substantially.
 
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