Hypothetically:
What is your recommended treatment for managing COVID19 at home to avoid hospitalization?
Does this treatment vary when breathing difficulties are suspected or imminent, and if so how.
This is completely hypothetical. Neither myself nor anyone close to me is experiencing symptoms.
I am not an outpatient doc so take what I say with a grain of salt. It appears that less than 50% of people even have symptoms and far lmore than 80% will not need medical attention at all. If you are not in a high risk group I would do what you do with any virus. Eat well, sleep well and pay attention to hand hygeine/stay away from high risk people you could spread it to. Treat your symptoms as needed - tylenol for fever, cough suppressant if needed, stay hydrated. Monitor symptoms and if you are worsening, becoming significantly short of breath or symptoms are lasting more than 7-10 days see your pcp or go to urgent care/ER. Of course if you are high risk or otherwise worried seek care right away
What I Learned From Nursing My Husband Through COVID-19
If you or your loved one has just had a diagnosis of COVID-19, your chances of surviving the illness will depend on your ability to gather your resources, make a plan, and adapt.
Martha Campbell
By Martha Campbell
APRIL 19, 2020
As told to her daughter, Carrie Severino. This article is personal information, not medical advice. Please consult your doctor with any health questions and decisions.
The past two weeks have been a rollercoaster as my husband and I celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary, learned we were both COVID-positive, spent multiple nights we thought could be our last ones together, and finally received a surreal email from the Kent County Health Department declaring us free and clear of any COVID-related quarantine. We are now allowed to take part in normal life again with “no restrictions” (whatever that means under total lockdown).
My husband Mark and I are both medical professionals: he an oncologist, and I a retired community health nurse. We put all our skills to use in fighting this virus. Here are some of the things we learned that can help you if you or your loved one has just received a positive COVID diagnosis.
https://thefederalist.com/2020/04/19/what-i-learned-from-nursing-my-husband-through-covid-19/