Since 2020, the novel coronavirus pneumonia has been raging around the world, bringing great impact and distress to people's lives. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I would like to remind everyone in a popular science way that when the following six signs appear, it may mean that the virus has invaded your lungs.
1.The fever does not go away.
Fever is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19, and most patients develop a fever that returns to normal body temperature after a period of rest, but if the fever persists and is accompanied by other symptoms, then a high level of vigilance is required.
2.Dyspnea.
The coronavirus mainly attacks the respiratory system, and when the virus infects both lungs, patients will have difficulty breathing. Shortness of breath, wheezing, and even a dull feeling in the chest are signs of dyspnea and require prompt medical attention.
3.The cough continues to get worse.
Prolonged cough is also a common symptom of COVID-19, and the initial dry cough may gradually evolve into a phlegm-based cough that worsens in sputum intensity, indicating that the disease is progressing.
4.Chest pain or tightness.
When the virus infects the lungs, it causes inflammation and edema of the lung tissue, causing symptoms of chest pain or tightness. If you feel chest discomfort while coughing or having trouble breathing, you should pay enough attention.
5.Damage to multiple organs.
COVID is not just a lung disease, it can also spread to other organs, especially the heart, liver and kidneys. When symptoms such as palpitation, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting appear, it is necessary to be alert to the development of the disease.
6.The number of high-risk groups has increased.
The virus is highly infectious, and high-risk groups include the elderly, people with underlying medical conditions, and people who are immunocompromised. If you are close to a high-risk group with the above symptoms, then guide them to seek medical attention in time to prevent further deterioration of the condition.
In the face of the new crown pneumonia, traditional Chinese medicine can play an important auxiliary role. For patients who have been diagnosed with new crown pneumonia, traditional Chinese medicine can help restore lung function and speed up recovery in the ** stage after the virus clearance period. In addition, TCM can also enhance the body's immunity and reduce the risk of infection during the prevention and control period.
According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the new crown pneumonia is an external epidemic disease, and its pathogenesis is mainly the accumulation of damp heat, phlegm and toxin, which is depressed in the lungs and leads to lung qi obstruction. Therefore, the focus of traditional Chinese medicine is to clear away heat and detoxify, dispel dampness and phlegm, and evacuate lung qi.
Here are some ancient and modern famous prescriptions that can be used as a reference in the case of **new crown pneumonia:
1.Atractylodes atractylodes clear lung soup.
Recipe: Atractylodes, Atractylodes, Poria Cocos, Banxia, Tangerine Peel, Licorice.
Efficacy: Clears away heat and dissolves phlegm, soothes lung qi, and detoxifies.
Usage: Decoction of the above herbs, take the decoction and drink, 2 times a day, for several days.
2.By default, take Woliusan or Typhoon Dissipation.
Efficacy: clear lung heat, dispel dampness and phlegm.
Typhoon dispersion effect: clear away diseases and evils, dispel cold and dampness.
Directions: Take correctly according to the directions of this medicine.
A correct understanding of the new crown pneumonia disease, focusing on prevention, early detection and ** will help to increase the ** rate and reduce the mortality rate. In the quest, in addition to the scientific methods of Western medicine, Chinese medicine can also provide effective adjuncts to help patients recover their health as soon as possible.
Health References:
1. world health organization. (2020). clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection (sari) when covid-19 disease is suspected: interim guidance. retrieved from int/iris/handle/10665/332097