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Master Doctor Ngo Thi Kim Oanh, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Campus 3, said: People with sequelae of Covid-19 such as prolonged fatigue, cough, shortness of breath, skin and digestive problems
`You should arrange a reasonable sleep time, avoid sleeping too much during the day or lying in one place. This will cause the body to stagnate, and older people are susceptible to symptoms of dizziness (due to changes in postural blood pressure).
You should be exposed to sunlight for at least 30 minutes a day, maybe in the early morning or afternoon to help regulate the body’s circadian rhythm.
Especially for older people, talking with family members will help reduce anxiety and stimulate brain activity after infection.
According to Dr. Kim Oanh, during the disease stage, basic metabolism increases by 10% when there is fever and difficulty breathing, so it is necessary to increase nutrition to compensate for that metabolism even after the acute infection stage has passed.
Every day you should eat 20-30 g of fiber, 400-500 g of vegetables and fruits.
Among trace elements, zinc supplementation is especially needed in groups of patients with symptoms of fatigue, poor concentration, drowsiness, poor digestion and easily loose stools.
Doctor Pham Anh Ngan, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, facility 3 shared: In addition to nutrition and living, exercise helps support patients during the self-isolation period to recover quickly.
To perform the 4-time breathing exercise, the patient lies flat on his back, placing a pillow on his buttocks as high or low as possible.
Phase 1: Inhale evenly, deeply, maximally, chest expands, abdomen bulges and tenses.
Step 2: Hold the breath, open the larynx by continuously inhaling more, at the same time raise one leg back and forth, and at the end lower the leg.
Time 3: Breathe out, naturally, comfortably, without restraint.
Period 4: Rest, relax, warm limbs.
`For people with symptoms of difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, they should have a relative nearby when exercising, exercise slowly and do not exert effort when exercising. Maintain exercise time of 15-30 minutes/day. Before exercising, you can
Forming an exercise group, from family members or groups on social networks, will help patients have spirit and discipline during the exercise process.
For patients with digestive symptoms such as bloating, indigestion, and prolonged loose stools after viral infection, it is recommended to combine Tam Tieu massage exercise (warms the chest – abdomen) and use herbal compresses (or
During recovery, companionship is very important, especially when the patient has to undergo a long period of isolation.
`If symptoms persist and interfere with daily life and spirit, the patient needs to go to medical facilities with ‘post-Covid-19’ treatment for early examination and treatment,` the doctor recommended.
Gentle exercise and exposure to sunlight for 30 minutes a day help regulate the body’s circadian rhythm.