The new coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia broke out in the US, by taking antipyretics (recommended by the doctor), I successfully recovered from the new coronavirus pneumonia, and it has almost completely recovered. Yesterday I commented on my experience in the comment area of
the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia epidemic page in DealMoon USA. Many small friends came to ask me questions and hoped that I would send an article about my experience Everyone share the whole process, I hope to help everyone.
Source of infection: I am not quite sure how I was infected, but I speculate that it may be one of the following two reasons:
A colleague in the office confirmed the diagnosis. In fact, I didn't know that colleague at all, and there should be no close contact. However, the office uses a central air conditioner, and the closed floors are densely populated, and they also move between each other. Maybe I was infected directly or indirectly.
Infected on transportation to and from work. I did not wear a mask to take the subway before the symptoms (I saw online that I was beaten so I was a little scared), and there are really few people wearing masks on the path and subway, but someone is coughing.
Infection symptoms: I will describe the occurrence of my symptoms in chronological order. I hope that if a friend has a similar situation, I can provide a reference. However, my symptoms may not be comprehensive or typical, please consult a doctor for specific conditions.
Monday, March 9. The company started to implement the wfh rotation policy, and this week I was assigned to work in the office. In the morning, I felt that I started to have symptoms of dry cough. Considering that the typical symptoms of
the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia on the Internet are dry cough, I thought to ask the boss for leave to apply for wfh. Go home. Now think about it. Fortunately, I went home in time, otherwise it may cause more infections.
Thursday, March 12. News reports said that the epidemic began to become serious on the day, and there was news on the Internet that the supermarket was buying out of stock. Taking into account that food may not be enough at home, I wore a mask after work and went out to the supermarket to buy some food. This is also the last time to go out recently. It started to rain that night, and the weather was quite cold. After I got home, I started to feel cold all over, and my cough also increased. At first, I just thought it might be raining, but I felt cold and hot before going to bed at night. Feeling a thumping heartbeat, I suspected of having a fever. The following body temperature has been measured 38.3. Quickly took a Tylenol.
Friday, March 13. I woke up at seven o'clock in the morning and took my temperature, which was already 38.6. Quickly took another Tylenol, and reported the situation to the boss to ask for leave. The boss reminded me to take a good rest and informed that there was someone diagnosed in the office and suggested that I have the opportunity to do a test. I slept again and woke up to measure my body temperature again, and it fell a little bit, but still 37.9. At the same time, more symptoms appeared, fatigue and soreness, loss of appetite, smell and taste began to become dull. The cough also continued, but there was no runny nose or sputum. Suspecting that he might be the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia or influenza, he decided to start measuring body temperature every 3-6 hours and recording his physical condition. Facts have proved that this is very helpful when going to the doctor later. At the same time, a fingertip oxymeter was ordered at Amazon, ready to start recording his own blood oxygen status in case of unpredictability. Even though I eat a Tylenol every 6 snacks, the body temperature is basically stable above 38 degrees throughout the day, and the whole person is very uncomfortable, only drinking a little porridge. I slept at home all day long (then I thought this should be the sleepiness caused by Tylenol).
Saturday, March 14. On the basis of yesterday's symptoms, diarrhea further began. Considering the persistent fever and various similar symptoms of
the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia, I decided to go for testing. After asking about the nearby clinic and urgent care that are still open, I learned that CityMD Urgent Care can be tested, so I walked to it. Many patients with fever and cough were found while waiting. The nurse first conducted routine inquiries and measured body temperature and blood oxygen. At this time, the data were okay. After asking about the past contact history, I informed the office that someone had been diagnosed, although it should not have been in close contact. After the doctor came, he showed the doctor his recorded body temperature and symptoms. The doctor suspected that
the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia, so he first conducted a rapid flu test. After 10 minutes, the flu test was negative, so the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia detection. Both tests are nasal swab tests, that is, a long cotton swab is inserted into the depth of the nasal cavity, rotating and staying for 5-10s, and the nasal secretions are fully taken for nucleic acid detection. The whole process is a bit uncomfortable but bearable. The doctor informed me of the results in a few days and told me to go home to isolate myself and take antipyretics (it told me not to take ibuprofen, which may worsen my condition) and gave me a cough medicine (Tessalon). For insurance reasons, I asked the doctor to take a chest radiograph for me. The doctor said there were no obvious symptoms of infection and pneumonia. But because there is no CT there, so it can only be so. After returning home, I continued to take Tylenol at 6-hour intervals, and my body temperature stabilized at around 38 degrees. Symptoms of fatigue, soreness, cough, diarrhea, and loss of appetite persist.
Nasal swab to detect influenza and the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia
Sunday, March 15. The body temperature began to stabilize on this day, and it can stay below 38 degrees during the day. But other symptoms still exist. Drink a lot of hot water at home, and basically rest in bed. The oximeter purchased in amazon arrived in the afternoon, and the colleague in the building trouble took the courier and put it in front of the door. So began to measure blood oxygen. During the measurement process, I found that my heartbeat was very fast throughout the day, my heart rate was basically above 90, and there were 100+ on several occasions. It is said that fever because of increased metabolism does increase heart rate, but it is not sure whether such a high resting heart rate is related to infection. Fortunately, blood oxygen is between 97-99.
Monday, March 16. During the day, the body temperature is still relatively stable below 38 degrees, creating the illusion that he is fast. In fact, the cough is still relatively serious, and the condition of fatigue and soreness and diarrhea still exists. However, I was still paralyzed and said that it might be getting better, so I began to extend the interval between taking antipyretics without permission. After taking a Tylenol at 4 pm, I felt that my physical strength was okay, and I was sweating, so I didn't eat again. Before going to bed at night, he started to feel cold again. So I measured my temperature and it was already 39.5! So scared I felt like eating 2 Tylenol. After taking the medicine for half an hour, I felt that my body was very, very hot, and I felt a fire burning inside, but I no longer felt cold. After a while, a lot of sweating started, and then the whole person had a comfortable feeling.
Tuesday, March 17. Received a call to inform me that the test result was positive. I immediately reported to the boss. The boss gave me a rest and reported my case to the company. The company's HR contacted me to confirm the situation and the people I contacted in the office. Fortunately, I began to isolate myself at home from March 9, and there were no close contacts in the company. The symptoms began to alleviate this day. Although he was still coughing, his soreness and fatigue decreased, and his appetite also recovered. The condition of diarrhea still exists. When notifying me of the results, the doctor informed me that I needed to continue taking Tylenol and reminded me not to take ibuprofen again. After understanding my condition for the past few days, the doctor also suggested that I can start to reduce the consumption of Tylenol as appropriate. If the body temperature does not reach 38.5, consider physical cooling. Ask the doctor if there are any other medicines that can be taken. The doctor told me that there is still no special medicine. Because my condition is mild, the doctor tells me that it can heal itself, and I only need adequate rest and water and nutrition.
Wednesday, March 18. The body temperature began to improve steadily, even if the interval between taking Tylenol to 12 hours was taken, it could be stabilized between 37.5-38. In addition to dry cough, other symptoms began to disappear. The heartbeat also returned to normal levels, and blood oxygenation remained stable. Feeling almost ready. Start cleaning and disinfecting at home. Although it will still be a bit tiring, it is in a good state of mind. During the day, I received a phone call from the Jersey City health department, inquired about the travel and contact history in the past period, and the latest physical condition, and told me that I will conduct a return visit next week. ).
From March 19th to present day. Stop taking antipyretics completely. Occasional body temperature and blood oxygen tests are normal. I still cough (I usually have a cold for a few weeks), but the other symptoms are gone. Recovered wfh, now wait for the symptoms to disappear and recheck the nucleic acid.
Experience: My symptoms and progress of the disease are still typical. I have also consulted the doctors in the domestic cabin hospitals, so I can share these experiences with you.
For most healthy young people,
the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia can heal itself. The doctor of the domestic square cabin hospital also clearly told me that for mild patients, the square cabin hospital mainly provides supportive treatment, and some antiviral drugs have not been proved to be effective by clear clinical trials, so he also thinks that his physical condition is acceptable Under the circumstances, as long as you can maintain nutrition, water and adequate rest, you can isolate yourself at home and wait for the disease to heal without any problems. The practice of American doctors is understandable.
Maintaining a record of body temperature and symptoms yourself helps the doctor and himself track the progress of his illness. It doesn't need to be very complicated. I just created a table with the iOS notes app and measured and recorded every 3-6 hours.
Recorded body temperature and symptoms, and medication records
My symptoms are more typical, such as dry cough, fever, diarrhea, no snot and sputum, but it does not mean that the same symptoms in other people. You can use my symptoms and timeline as a reference, but if you suspect that you are the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia, please consult a doctor and do a test if possible.
If you suspect that you are infected or have been diagnosed with
the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pneumonia, even if there is no condition to detect blood oxygen, please always pay attention to whether you have symptoms of breathlessness (such as doing stairs-like movements, or performing some minor People who suffer from exercise and breathing difficulties will be very uncomfortable, but the mild patients will only wheeze at most, and there will be no suffocation). If you have similar symptoms, please go to the emergency room or call 911 immediately. Serious illnesses cannot be delayed.
Wash your hands frequently! More disinfection!
