1. Don’t panic if you are infected with the virus

Xia Shuyue said that compared with the viruses that were prevalent last year and the year before last, the now popular strain of the new coronavirus, Omicron BF.7, The pathogenicity is obviously weakened and it is self-limiting. Do not panic even if you are infected.

Once positive, mild dryness, sore throat, and physical discomfort will occur on the first day of the natural course of the disease. High fever occurs on the second day. Some young people have a high fever of around 39°C, accompanied by muscle aches, which lasts for 2 days. On the fourth day, some people no longer have fever, but develop cough, nasal congestion, and runny nose. On the fifth day, the body temperature becomes basically normal. All symptoms improved within seven days.

2. Do not take medication randomly

For young and middle-aged people without underlying diseases who have mild respiratory symptoms and do not affect their rest and normal life, it is not recommended to take medication by themselves and rest more. Stay up late, drink more water and not alcohol, be positive and optimistic and wait for self-healing.

If the symptoms are severe and exceed the natural course of the disease, some drugs can be used to relieve uncomfortable symptoms. For respiratory symptoms such as sore throat, cough, runny nose, and nasal congestion, you can use compound cold medicine. If the high fever persists and affects sleep and rest, you can use ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or Chinese medicine that relieves symptoms and has antiviral effects. There is no need to take more than two types of medicines of the same type with the same therapeutic effect, just choose one.

3. Purchase medicines through formal channels

When purchasing medicines by yourself, you should choose regular pharmacies and consult a doctor for guidance when necessary. Winter is a period of high incidence of respiratory diseases. To prevent COVID-19 and influenza, you can purchase over-the-counter medicines as needed and prepare them for 1 to 2 times per person. It is more appropriate to buy 5 to 7 days' worth at a time. There is no need to stock up on medicines. Taking expired medicines is more harmful.

Special groups should consult a doctor before choosing drugs

If infected with the new coronavirus, children and adolescents, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and people with chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, Special groups such as patients with liver and kidney dysfunction, gastrointestinal diseases and other basic diseases must consult a doctor before choosing a drug.

4. If these symptoms occur, you should go to the hospital immediately

Patients who choose home isolation have high fever that has not been relieved at home for more than 3 days, and other symptoms except fever are getting worse. If you have obvious shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of >30 times/min, and shortness of breath, especially after activities, you must go to the hospital immediately to avoid aggravation of the condition, delayed treatment, and adverse consequences.