9 helpful tips if you turn out to be COVID-19 positive

What to do if your test result for COVID-19 is POSITIVE?

Don't worry; we won't be discussing standard operation procedures (SOPs) in this article. Many people have talked about it.

We would be discussing the things that other people don't usually talk about. So, let's get into the article.

v Don’t Panic

v Hope with your religion

v Breathe fresh air

v Improve Diet

v Get a lot of rest

v Inhale steam

v Read a book

v Watch the movies and TV series

v Medical assistance if any symptom turns severe

DON’T PANIC

You contracted COVID-19 just like 172 Million people (As of 3rd June 2021. To know about the latest updates, click here). Panicking will make your condition worse.

Quarantine yourself strictly. Until now, you must have known what “quarantine” is. This is why we won’t be getting into its details.

Keep calm and stay happy and motivated in this challenging time. Your mentality is important in fighting this virus. Your ancestors survived numerous pandemics before. You still have their survival gene. Don't you? :)

HOPE WITH RELIGION.

Religion gives you hope. Hope for a better tomorrow. Hope for a better future.

This hope gives you faith and the strength to fight your problems. So if you are a religious person, you should start praying to your Allah, God, or any god that you follow for better health along with the strength to fight COVID-19 and other diseases. Pray for a speedy recovery. It calms your heart when you have faith in your powerful creator and the realization that the Almighty has the power to solve all the problems and that He is listening to you and knows what you are going through.

FRESH AIR

You are really lucky if you have access to a balcony, roof, or lawn in your home. You can come out and breathe fresh air for a moment.

Nature is relaxing. So why don't we take some moments to appreciate nature?

NOTE: Make sure that the open area is not being used by anyone else to limit the spread of the virus.

DIET

It will be awesome if you take care of your diet. Try to eat healthily and drink plenty of water. Always avoid eating junk foods and swap them with something healthier.

Swab a burger with an apple. swap the fizzy drinks with milk (Unless you are lactose intolerant. Then drink something else :)

Eat fruits and vegetables, and don't miss getting micronutrients for your body, including vitamins and minerals. Micronutrients play an important part in keeping your body functioning normally.

REST

How can a warrior fight when he is tired?

You need your energy to fight this virus. You have to switch to a healthy sleeping cycle. You should get enough sleep in a day for a better recovery.

To know how much you should sleep in a day according to your age, check out the CDC Website.

STEAM

How to inhale steam?

To inhale steam, you first have to make the steam.

To make the steam, you have to boil the water in an open container on the stove. After the water is boiled and starts to give out steam, then close the stove. Keep your face on top of the open end of the container, and then cover yourself from the top with a towel or a cloth to avoid the steam from escaping. Then breath the hot steam. Isn't this easy ;D

This process helps you to moisturize your airways and helps you breathe better. This is a medically proven procedure. To know more about the advantage of steam in respiratory infections, check out this research paper.

READ A BOOK

Remember when you were not getting enough time to read your favorite book?

Well, this is the time to start reading that book.

You can download almost any PDF of books for FREE from here.

WATCH MOVIE OR SERIES

Did you want to watch all the Harry Potter movies? Or any other movie present in your watch list Bucket?

This is the best time to sit back and relax and watch all those movies. Yes, I am motivating you to do Netflix and Chill.

This can be a great activity to pass the time.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

You should be in close contact with your medical doctor. Take and follow the instructions provided by your health care professional.

You should rush to the emergency department of the hospital if any of these conditions occur.

· Tip of fingers turning blue

· Tip of Toes turning blue

· Tip of Nose turning blue

· Unconsciousness

· Very difficulty in breathing

· Oxygen saturation drops below 94% and is not recovering. In a healthy person, Oxygen saturation should not drop below 95%

NOTE

This article should not be used to diagnose any disease. The information used here should be used for the better treatment of the patient. A registered and certified medical professional can revoke any of the above tips if necessary, according to the individual case.