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Treatments for COVID-19 In late 2019, a virus began generating headlines all over the world because of the speed of its transmission. The virus that are now officially named as SARS-CoV-2 has been causing over millions of death around the world. Based on Healthline media, many treatments and vaccines are now under study.

• SELF CARE TREATMENTS If you are exposed to someone who has COVID-19, you should do the following:

‣ Call a health provider or a COVID-19 hotline to find out when and where to get a test. ‣ You should cooperate with contact-tracing procedures to stop the virus from spreading. ‣ In case, if testing is unavailable, stay at home and stay away from others for 14 days. ‣ You should clean your hands frequently. ‣ Stay in a separate room from other family members and if its not possible, wear masks. ‣ Keep the room well-ventilated.

• This is how COVID-19 can be treated based on what the person feels or what symptoms he or she have.

► Mild and Moderate (For Most People) COVID-19 can be treated like any other bad cold. ▹Rest ▹Drinking Fluids ▹Over the counter medications ↳ For fever and congestion

► Severe Symptoms (For People who develop serious symptoms and need to be hospitalized) COVID-19 Treatment is focused on supporting individuals while their body fights the infection. Also, to reduce patient's symptoms. ▪ Patients who have trouble breathing ▹Supplemental Oxygen ▪ If oxygen is still not helping? ▹Mechanical Ventilation(BiPAP) ▹Intubate and Oxygenate (w/ Conventional Ventilators)

There are guidelines from the National Institute of Health on How to Treat COVID-19. Individual's Treatment Depends Heavily on: ▹Health Condition ▹Resources available to the Health Care Team

► REMDESIVIR ▹Antiviral medication ▹Disrupts Virus's ability to replicate and spread.

► DEXAMETHASONE ▹Corticosteroid ▹Makes adjustments to how immune system regulates itself. ▹Can be used in patients who need oxygen. ▹Used in patients on and not mechanical ventilation.

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