Farawayhills
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My friend has sent me this information, which she says has been given to NHS staff at the Princess of Wales Hospital (Please note, I am not a medical or virological professional myself, but am posting this here, in case anyone might find parts of it useful., but if any of it conflicts with other advice received, please use discretion or consult an appropriate professional.)
The simplest way to distinguish Coronovirus from a Common Cold is that the COVID-19 infection does not cause a nose cold or combined cough and cold, but it does create a dry and rough cough.
The virus is typically first installed in the throat causing inflammation and a feeling of dryness. This symptom can last between 3 and 4 days.
The virus typically then travels through the moisture present in the airways, goes down the trachea and installs in the lungs causing pneumonia that lasts about 5 or 6 days.
Pneumonia manifests with a high fever and difficulty breathing. The Common Cold is not accompanied, but there may be a choking sensation. In this case, a doctor should be called immediately
Experts suggest doing this simple verification every morning. Breathe in deeply and hold your breath for 10 seconds. If this can be done without coughing or difficulty, this shows no sign of fibrosis in the lungs, suggesting an absence of infection. It is recommended to do this every morning to help detect infection
The virus dies if exposed to temperatures greater than 80 F (27 C). Therefore hot drinks such as infusions, broths, or simply hot water should be consumed abundantly during the day. These help to kill the virus and are easy to ingest. Avoid drinking ice water or drinks with ice cubes.
Ensure that the mouth and throat are always moist, never dry. You should drink a sip of water at least every 15 minutes. Even if the virus enters water or other liquids though the mouth, it will get flushed through the oesophagus into the stomach, where gastric acids will destroy the virus. But if there is not enough water, the virus can pass into the trachea and from there to the lungs, where it is very dangerous.
For those who can, sunbathe in private. The sun's UV rays can kill the virus.
The coronovirus has a relatively large size (a diameter of 400-500 nanometers) so face masks can help, but no special face masks are needed in daily life.
If an affected person coughs or sneezes nearby, try to stay 10 feet (3.3 meters) away to allow the virus to fall to the ground and prevent it falling on you.
When the virus is on hard surfaces, it survives about 12 hours. therefore when surfaces such as doors, appliances, railings, etc are touched, hands should be washed thoroughly and/or disinfected with alcoholic gel. The virus can live nested in clothes and tissues between 6 to 12 hours. Common detergents can kill it. Things than cannot be washed should be exposed to the sun. The transmission of the virus usually occurs by direct infection, such as touching fabrics, tissues or materials on which the virus is present, so washing hands is essential. The virus survives on our hands for only about 10 minutes, but in that time many things can happen, such as rubbing the eyes, or touching the nose or lips. Therefore, for your good and the good of all, wash your hands very often. You can gargle with solutions like Listerine or Hydrogen Peroxide that will minimize the amount of virus that can enter the throat, before it reaches the trachea and lungs. try to disinfect things that are touched often, such as phones, keyboard, mouse, steering wheel, door handles, etc.
The simplest way to distinguish Coronovirus from a Common Cold is that the COVID-19 infection does not cause a nose cold or combined cough and cold, but it does create a dry and rough cough.
The virus is typically first installed in the throat causing inflammation and a feeling of dryness. This symptom can last between 3 and 4 days.
The virus typically then travels through the moisture present in the airways, goes down the trachea and installs in the lungs causing pneumonia that lasts about 5 or 6 days.
Pneumonia manifests with a high fever and difficulty breathing. The Common Cold is not accompanied, but there may be a choking sensation. In this case, a doctor should be called immediately
Experts suggest doing this simple verification every morning. Breathe in deeply and hold your breath for 10 seconds. If this can be done without coughing or difficulty, this shows no sign of fibrosis in the lungs, suggesting an absence of infection. It is recommended to do this every morning to help detect infection
The virus dies if exposed to temperatures greater than 80 F (27 C). Therefore hot drinks such as infusions, broths, or simply hot water should be consumed abundantly during the day. These help to kill the virus and are easy to ingest. Avoid drinking ice water or drinks with ice cubes.
Ensure that the mouth and throat are always moist, never dry. You should drink a sip of water at least every 15 minutes. Even if the virus enters water or other liquids though the mouth, it will get flushed through the oesophagus into the stomach, where gastric acids will destroy the virus. But if there is not enough water, the virus can pass into the trachea and from there to the lungs, where it is very dangerous.
For those who can, sunbathe in private. The sun's UV rays can kill the virus.
The coronovirus has a relatively large size (a diameter of 400-500 nanometers) so face masks can help, but no special face masks are needed in daily life.
If an affected person coughs or sneezes nearby, try to stay 10 feet (3.3 meters) away to allow the virus to fall to the ground and prevent it falling on you.
When the virus is on hard surfaces, it survives about 12 hours. therefore when surfaces such as doors, appliances, railings, etc are touched, hands should be washed thoroughly and/or disinfected with alcoholic gel. The virus can live nested in clothes and tissues between 6 to 12 hours. Common detergents can kill it. Things than cannot be washed should be exposed to the sun. The transmission of the virus usually occurs by direct infection, such as touching fabrics, tissues or materials on which the virus is present, so washing hands is essential. The virus survives on our hands for only about 10 minutes, but in that time many things can happen, such as rubbing the eyes, or touching the nose or lips. Therefore, for your good and the good of all, wash your hands very often. You can gargle with solutions like Listerine or Hydrogen Peroxide that will minimize the amount of virus that can enter the throat, before it reaches the trachea and lungs. try to disinfect things that are touched often, such as phones, keyboard, mouse, steering wheel, door handles, etc.
