How Can A Coronavirus Infection Be Treated?

References: WebMD, PH.NEWS.YAHOO.COM, Familydoctor.org

Coronavirus is a virus that infects the nose, sinuses and the upper throat. The treatments for this infection are similar to the treatment used for colds. There are no specific medicines to treat the Coronavirus but there are some medications used for colds that can help treat the symptoms that you may be having. Therefore, if you are having some of these symptoms, it is best to treat the problem early to prevent it from progressing to a worse case or consult your family physician or doctor to seek further medical advice on what you should do to help cure the infection.

Here are some of the suggestions that may help cure the coronavirus infection.

• Get plenty of rest. This means sleep, rest and relax in your bed and room when you are ill as part of the treatment of the infection. Avoid strenuous physical activity during the healing period and let your body recuperate until the symptoms are gone or you have completely healed. 
• Drink fluids. Drink filtered, boiled, and safe to drink water. Or better yet, drink warm fluids like water or warm drinks that will help ease the sore throat that you may be having. This may include warm Calamanci or lemon juice or other citrus drinks that are rich with vitamin C. If possible, avoid drinking fluids that you are unsure if they are safe to drink or have not been boiled to prevent the progress of further infection in your throat. Like when treating colds, plenty of fluids to hydrate the body is recommended.
• Take over-the-counter medicines for sore throat and fever. But do not give aspirin to children or teens younger than 19. Instead, use paracetamol or acetaminophen. You can ease sore throat with warm lemon or Calamanci juice which you can have someone prepare for you or by yourself. Or, Strepsils lemon or orange which can be bought from local drugstores or even convenience stores. Brush your teeth and gargle with warm salt water three times a day to kill bacteria in your mouth and to relieve the sore throat. Keep taking these juices or Strepsils until the sore throat is gone.
• Use a humidifier or have a steamy shower that can help ease the sore and scratchy throat. This warm shower will also help ease the senses and muscles. It may also help your body feel refreshed after and help you relax.
• Avoid contact with others when you are sick. If you are infected with the virus, wear a face mask and try not to go near the other people in your house. Keep away from the other members of the household by staying in your room or go to a hospital that will take care of you. Separate the utensils you use from the rest of the family and use a separate bathroom if possible. 
• If you are having coughs, which is a symptom found with COVID-19 cases, you may take over-the-counter cough medicines. Some of these medications include Bromhexine, Dextromethorphan, Fluimucil, or Salbutamol. These will help heal the coughs by clearing obstructed lungs with phlegm or mucous. A specific measurement of syrups and tablets can be taken usually 3 times daily and symptoms usually heal in less than or a week's time. They also sometimes come in sprays and lozenges. 
• If symptoms persist or the symptoms are becoming difficult to deal with even with the suggestions above, consult your doctor. Your doctor can give you the best recommendations for the condition that you have. Make sure that you follow his or her recommendations and take the prescribed medications he or she will give you because these just might save your life and cure the infection. 
• Be optimistic. Think positive thoughts and visualize yourself cured and well again. This will help you heal fast because your mindset is towards the healing of your body. A positive mindset helps in the recovery process and your thoughts usually affect the rest of your body. As some would say 'mind over body'. Think of yourself as well again and back to your old healthy self, and you will likely be able to have that, after doing the other necessary things that you should as mentioned above. 

Do not worry too much. You will get through this ordeal if you do the things mentioned above and think positively about your condition and the healthy days to come.