The Dhaka Times Desk The number of new covid patients is increasing every day. Most of the Covid-patients are advised by their doctors to stay in isolation at home until they are out of control. But what to do if you suddenly have shortness of breath? find out
All the corona patients are staying at home. If they suddenly start breathing, how to handle yourself? Doctors recommend a special method, which is called proning. If you can sleep on your stomach in a special way while sleeping, breathing will be greatly improved. This method is very effective in case of respiratory distress in covid patients.
According to a report of Anandabazar newspaper in this regard, in case of Covid, the oxygen content of the body must be measured regularly throughout the day. If you see that it drops below 94', then the proning procedure should be started. The reason is that this method also helps to get oxygen.
how to do
Keep 4 to 5 pillows with you. First of all, you should lie down slowly. Place one pillow near the face or neck, two to three pillows from below the chest to below the stomach. Put another pillow under your feet. You can stay for half an hour or a few hours. Then slowly turn to the right. This way you can stay for half an hour to at least couple of hours as per your convenience. Then keep the pillow close to the back and sit for another half hour to an hour. After that, lie down and sleep on the left side again. Again, after a couple of hours, you should go to bed as full as you were at the beginning.
Doctors often recommend sleeping on your side. You can sleep in the same way for half an hour to 2 hours. But it is better to change direction every half hour. If you have any injuries on your body, take care of it. The place of the pillow should be changed a little for convenience. This method can be started at least half an hour after eating.
Those who cannot do this
# pregnant mother.
# People with vertigo problems.
# People with severe heart problems.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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