Corona-virus, some Misconceptions, and their answers

In today's column we will only talk about some of the common misconceptions about coronavirus that are related to its basic symptoms. For the past several days many of our acquaintances have been asking us about it and many senior-junior friends. People in his circle of friends are asking similar questions to doctors. For example, Dr. Sahib! I had a mild cough yesterday. Is this Corona? Or a woman who had been feeling chest tightness for months, wondering if it was Corona.
Someone asks if I had a shortness of breath this morning, do I have corona? Or I have a cold, I think I have a corona - the common cold is common these days anyway, it's nothing new but because of the coronavirus it has also become a sign of fear at this time and here If someone sneezes, everyone thinks that he has coronary heart disease.

The same is true of cough. Coughing has been a common occurrence among smokers or drug addicts for years now, but in the current situation, even a mild cough is disturbing. First of all, understand that the biggest symptom found so far in coronavirus patients around the world is persistent fever, which was initially reported to be 100 degrees or more, but is now new. Research has shown that it can be mild, but the fever is persistent, as well as a dry cough that is persistent (remember it is a cough, a dry cough, it does not contain mucus), and thirdly. He has a feeling of tightness in the chest or difficulty in breathing and this symptom is also constant.
At the same time, although there have been many cases in which no known symptom has been found in the patients, their number is equal to the salt in the flour, although the precautionary aspect should be maintained anyway. We have described these symptoms in detail in the previous columns. Have been stated, but it is important to reiterate them here so that the reader can understand it well.
If you have a cold or a mild cough, or if at some point or another you have difficulty breathing for one and a half times, it does not necessarily mean that you have to. Corona is done. Don't blame it on yourself. And don't bother yourself and the rest of the family. It is more likely that it is a common cold or cough, or if someone has asthma or pneumonia or a heart condition, then shortness of breath in such patients is the cause of the disease. Happens from
This does not necessarily mean that he is coronary. So be content. Reassure yourself and your family that this is part of the routine and will pass, as has been the case with almost all of us in our society for centuries. If so, in the first stage, isolate yourself in a room of the house and keep checking the symptoms. Paracetamol is commonly used in homes for fever, so in case of persistent fever, take the same in the morning and evening and increase your strength. Use fruits, vegetables, juices and water as much as possible to boost immunity (remember S, use more of these things even under normal circumstances as they boost the human immune system and keep it healthy), usually it will go away on its own in three to four days, but if the symptoms get worse. This is the time when you should consult a doctor and get tested for corona as a precaution, although it is not necessary that the test be positive, in most cases it is negative. More likely to come.
And even if a person is positive for coronavirus, it does not necessarily mean death, but even if the symptoms are not very severe, there is a 96-97 percent chance that you will take precautionary measures. And it will be completely cured in 7-10 days through symptomatic treatment. In case of severe symptoms, hospitalization or quarantine will be required.
A question is also asked about coronavirus in children. Parents with common sense are happy to read the information available on social media that coronavirus has no effect on children, while serious parents are rightly concerned about young children. Are worried As parents are naturally more sensitive about their children, it is important to consider this aspect as well.
According to the research done so far, the cases of coronavirus in children are almost non-existent and recently 44672 authentic corona patients were studied at Yale University Connecticut USA out of which only 1023 ie 1% patients are less than ten years Older children were found and none of them died of the coronavirus. (Research and analysis cited by Layal Liverpool newscientist.com) This news certainly has a happy side for parents and a source of satisfaction for them. While children under the age of ten are generally still naturally protected from the effects of the epidemic, there is also the concern that children, however, maybe only one percent. Arizona infected with a virus.

Corona-virus update! Donald Trump affirms that EE. The USA will manage to develop the Covid-19 vaccine by the end of the year.

During a virtual meeting with voters that was broadcast on Fox News, the US president was convinced that his nation will reach the expected vaccine list before the end of 2020.

Convinced, this is how Donald Trump showed himself about the possibility that the United States could develop a vaccine against Covid-19 before the end of 2020. According to what the president said during a virtual meeting with voters that was broadcast by Fox News, although the scientific personnel prefer not to make hasty announcements, he is confident that they will achieve the objective. 

In the aforementioned issue, the 73-year-old magnate also made reference to the increase in the number of deaths registered in his nation due to the spread of the coronavirus the outbreak, which, until this May 3, has 67,680 deaths and 1,157,945 infections, according to the Johns Hopkins University registry.

"I will say what I think: I think we will have a vaccine sooner rather than later," said the president of the hypothesis handled so far, which realized that the vaccine would be ready, at an early stage, only until the month of January 2021. 

Despite the fact that the Republican leader did not specify the reasons that make him so sure of the near termination of a successful vaccine, he said that his scientific teams are going "very fast." However, when asked if he sees this sanitary process as a kind of competition, he replied that he is not interested in winning the title of being the first, but in getting a product that really works and that, if that way, another country succeeds before, he would take off his hat before them. 

The rise in death forecasts

And it is that, in the midst of the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, even Trump's forecasts have changed. While on April 20 he indicated that the outbreak would leave 60,000 dead in his country. Today, two weeks later, having passed the 67,000 barriers, he raised his projection to at least 80,000. 

In his responses, the President was clear in admitting that, while the death of up to 90,000 Americans cannot be considered a successful sample, it is preferable to register more than a million deaths that, in his opinion, are They would have filed if I hadn't ordered mobility restrictions and border closings. 

Regarding the news that accuses him of having ignored an alleged series of warnings by the intelligence agencies of his the country between the months of January and February about the risk of the virus spreading, he flatly denied having been aware of it, a Such a point of affirming that precisely this Monday, May 4, these agencies will publicly confirm that only on January 23 did they indicate that the disease would come, but that its "impact" would not be so lethal. 

Trump's account indicates that he had a conversation with members of the intelligence committee after which he made the determination to block contact with China and the import of its products. 

The race to repeat the mandate 

Beyond the border closings, the loss of lives and the economic crisis that already leaves more than 30 million applications for unemployment benefits, Trump is preparing for a new race, which, in the elections so far scheduled for the November 3, will define whether or not to get a repeat mandate. 

In that desperate course to stay in the White House, Trump is taking every opportunity possible to strengthen his empathy with his Republican supporters and attract new followers, just as he did by responding to those who, in this meeting through Fox, sent him your questions on video. 

Six months after the elections, Trump is playing his last cards to defend his candidacy as the best option to continue with the reins of American power, despite the questions that mark his administration by moles as his heavy-handed policy against immigrants. 

Coronavirus Alerts! The world map of the coronavirus: more than 3.6 million cases and more than 259,000 deaths worldwide

  The new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which causes the disease known as Covid-19, has infected more than 3.6 million people worldwide, while the death toll worldwide exceeds 259,000, and the of the recovered 1,200,000. 

TheUnited States, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Turkey, Brazil and Iran are, in this order, the countries most affected by the pandemic in terms of the number of confirmed infections and the only ones where the barrier has been overcome. of the 100,000 cases. The ten countries have overtaken  China, the original epicenter where the pandemic emerged in December 2019.

In the  United States alone, more than 1.2 million cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed, it is the most affected country and with the highest number of deaths recorded, more than 71,000.  Spain, with more than 220,000 cases, is the second country with the most infected, followed by Italy, with more than 214,000; behind them are the United Kingdom, with more than 196,000 cases and Germany, with more than 167,000; Russia, with more than 165,000; France, with more than 132,000; Turkey, with more than 129,000; and Brazil, which already exceeds 116,000 infected.

Travel around the world has been canceled while business and the world economy have been paralyzed, with the exception of activities considered essential. The rapid spread of the virus has confined millions of people across the planet and has forced the imposition of social distancing. As the countries of Europe begin to think about the lack of confidence, although at different rates and without a common criterion in the European Union, the focus of the coronavirus pandemic begins to shift to the American continent.

 

Europe

Spain (220,325 cases, 25,857 deaths).  It is the second country in the world in infections. The first death in Spain took place in the Valencian Community on February 13 and was discovered in the subsequent autopsy. One by one, infections have been registered in all the Spanish communities, and also in the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla. The Government intends to maintain the state of alarm that it decreed on March 15 until at least May 9, but it will start on May 4 the plan for gradual and asymmetric de-confinement by territories, which will last between six and eight weeks and will be for faes. Children can go outside under certain conditions from April 26, it is intended to allow Individual outings for walks and sports from May 2.

Italy (214,457 cases, 29,684 deaths).  It was the focus of the outbreak in Europe when it began detecting cases in the last week of February and is the second country in the world with the most deaths with coronavirus. The Italian Government halted all activity, except for the essential one, for two months and has prohibited entering and leaving the country. The Executive of Giuseppe Conte has announced the beginning of the gradual lack of confidence as of May 4, when the companies will resume their activity and family visits and funerals of up to 15 people will be allowed. Two weeks later, they will be able to open small shops; and the restoration will do the same from June, but only for takeaway food. 

France is already among the countries in the world with the most deaths with coronavirus, registering 25,809 deaths with more than 137,000 cases. In confinement since March 17, on May 11 he will lift the restrictions. All shops will open, with the exception of hospitality, the use of a mask will be compulsory in public transport and the beaches will be closed at least until June, among other measures. 

The United Kingdom has become the first country in Europe with the highest number of deaths and the second in the world, after the United States. On April 30, Prime Minister Boris Johnson passed the peak of contagion and promised to publish the de-escalation strategy the following week. Currently, the country accumulates 30,076 deaths and more than 196,000 infected people, including Prince Carlos, who overcame the disease, and Johnson himself, who was admitted to an intensive care unit. While neighboring countries decreed confinement, the country wanted to bet on a different strategy based on group immunity and did not decree confinement until March. Johnson is slated to announce the definition plan on May 11. Experts warn that it could be the European country most affected by the pandemic. In fact, an investigation by the Financial Times newspaper has brought the death toll to over 41,000. 

The WHO notes disparate situations in Europe but believes that the pandemic has stabilized on the continent. While in some of the most affected countries there is some improvement in the situation (Spain, Italy, France or Germany), in others the infections are not decreasing or there are even rebounds, such as the United Kingdom, Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia.

Russia has reported more than 165,000 infected and more than 1,500 deaths, and its president, Vladimir Putin, who on March 28 decreed nine days of forced vacations in the country has given his government free rein to declare a state of emergency because of the pandemic. The Mayor of Moscow has decreed the confinement of its twelve million inhabitants, the city where the greatest number of people affected by this disease is concentrated.

In  Turkey, where  the cases already exceed 129,000 and the deaths exceed 3,500, the Government has begun to release thousands of prisoners to decongest their jails due to the advance of Covid-19, causing controversy over the release of several 

How ! the coronavirus affects us in our daily life?

Since the detection of the COVID-19 epidemic in Wuhan in China, it has not only taken center stage, but has generated an impact that is difficult to quantify in most areas of human life. From everyday interpersonal relationships to the global economy to major religious events, the shadow of the epidemic is felt everywhere.

SARS-CoV-2 has demonstrated exceptional transmission capacity and has rapidly infected people on all continents, more than 110,000 positives, and more than 3,820 deaths. In Costa Rica, the number increased to 314 positive local cases and 2 deaths, according to data provided by the Ministry of Health this Sunday.

The absence of effective vaccines or treatments results in a strong feeling of lack of protection for humans. However, health officials at all levels demand calm and warn that fear of the disease itself may have more ill effects than the virus itself.

Perhaps the most immediate and notable change for everyone has to do with precautions to minimize the risk of infection and the latest measures are taken by the Executive Power such as the sanitary vehicle restriction (on weekends from 8 pm to 5 am ). Of course, not all have adopted them, but a large majority of Costa Ricans have followed it to lower the incidence of the virus.

These measures are derived from the recommendations made by the Ministry of Health. These are small changes in customs that are as deeply embedded in our culture as the type of greeting (previously greeted with a kiss, handshake, or hug) or even covering your elbow with a sneeze instead of a hand.

A few days ago, the German Ministry of the interior left Chancellor Angela Merkel with her outstretched hand. During a State visit by the Kings of Spain to President Macron in France, it was the same way. They did not shake hands but bowed. Similarly, several viral videos have shown some original greetings developed by citizens of the affected areas, such as the "Wuhan Shake," which is to salute.

Obviously, one of the main threats to the spread of the virus is the crowd. As a result, numerous massive events were canceled, postponed, or at least subject to strict security measures. Sports competitions or concerts are some of the events affected, but the effects go even further: like religious celebrations, which will have to adapt to future risks.

Fear of infection has led many people in our country to buy health products, especially gel alcohol and face masks. The fever for these goods has reached such a level that their prices have increased considerably and there has been a shortage in some supermarket chains and even many of these have imposed restrictions on the number of items that can be purchased per person.

However, the authorities insist: these items must be used correctly and unnecessary purchases should be avoided. The most important thing is to constantly wash your hands with soap and water and avoid touching your face, mouth, eyes, and nose, otherwise, you have washed your hands frequently.

Another possible source of contagion in the workplace, where human risk is compounded by economic damage from a massive coronavirus outbreak can cause the workforce. This risk has caused many companies or businesses to close by their own decision or some by sanitary order. Those who continue to operate have dispensed alcohol gel until they frequently remember the habits that prevent contagion. Some have implemented teleworking for their collaborators. Perhaps this trend persists: teleworking has become increasingly common in recent years, so it is not surprising that pressure on the current situation becomes standard practice (it is already the law of the Republic and our legislation allows it.

Until now, the virus has had an undeniable impact on the global economy, putting companies, governments, and institutions like the IMF on alert. Stock markets around the world have entered an alarming dynamic that is difficult to break, and there have been troubling declines in some of the world's leading stock indices. In Costa Roca it has meant the total or temporary closure of many companies, thus the loss of jobs.

The effects of the virus can also be felt in the industrial sector, whose production chain has been severely affected since the first case appeared, which has led to an unprecedented shutdown of industrial engines.

At the same time, oil prices have fallen (mainly due to falling demand in the worst affected countries). Overall, the OECD warned that the epidemic could halve the global growth forecast for this year to 1.5%.

Perhaps one of the earliest and most notable effects of the coronavirus outbreak was the discomfort it has caused many travelers. Over time, these difficulties have multiplied and restrictive isolation measures are used to protect the spread of the virus. Initially, these inconveniences (mainly in the form of flight cancellations and entry restrictions for certain countries) particularly affected citizens and travelers around the world.

Consequently, government authorities have recommended companies to cancel or postpone work trips and citizens as much as possible to avoid traveling as long as possible.

The result is notable in tourist reservations, practically empty in recent weeks, and with multiple cancellations. Many hotels in the country have ceased their staff.

Individual Nutrition Counseling

INDIVIDUAL NUTRITION CONSULTANCY: Today, individual nutrition counseling is seen only as weight-loss counseling. In fact, individual nutritional counseling has many factors contrary to what is shown. Nutrition counseling may be needed in every period in the life cycle.

Among our services on Individual Nutrition Counseling;

Healthy nutrition programs: Adequate and balanced nutrition is an activity that prolongs life and increases the quality of life. Nutrition is a condition that we maintain regularly every day without giving up. In order to be professional about nutrition that we continue throughout life, instead of giving importance to hearsay information, getting help from a dietitian will protect you from the complexity of information that is experienced today.

Healthy weight loss program:

WARMING TOURS: We evaluate you with you before your nutrition program is designed. We determine your characteristics that will support and challenge us on the road we will take together. Since your health status and blood findings are very important for your nutrition program we will design, we guide you to an internal medicine specialist at this step and get the basic information of the map we need to prepare during your diet journey. We talk about your detailed food consumption and nutritional habits in order to determine your nutritional habits. We also talk about other factors that may affect your diet in detail. In other words, your social life, work conditions, physical activity habits, goals, family conditions, foods you can reach, and cannot reach, your loved ones-dislikes and special days are important to us. because all of this information; helps us ensure that your nutrition program is specific to you, like your fingerprint.

MEASUREMENTS AND BODY ANALYSIS: The characteristics of your body are at least as important as your life and health. We need to know your body in order to prepare a nutrition program that is unique to you. Therefore; we need to make various measurements. After performing these measurements, we share the results in detail with you.
the measurement; We start by measuring your body weight and height. To measure your height and weight; We prefer to use a digital scale calibrated to international standards.
the measurement; We continue with Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA).

A little break: WHAT IS BIA?
Method; It is based on the difference between the lean tissue mass and the electrical permeability of the adipose tissue. In the method, weak electrical current impedance is measured. As a result of this measurement; total body weight, body mass index (BKI), basal metabolic rate (BMH), total fat rate (%), total fat amount (kg), total lean tissue mass (kg) and total water amount (kg) are determined. Also; The fat ratio (%) and fat amount (kg) in the right arm, left arm, right leg, left leg, and the trunk is determined. The BIA device used; It has 0.1% oil measurement accuracy.
In line with the data obtained; It is decided what features your special nutrition program should have.

EDITING YOUR SPECIAL NUTRITION PROGRAM AND DETAILED NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION: A special nutrition program is organized for you, taking into account your physical, psychological, and social characteristics. Your nutrition program is transferred to you in detail. Healthy nutrition education is given with supplementary materials. At home and in the office, materials that will help you implement your nutrition program are delivered and our teamwork begins.

WEEKLY CONTROLS: In the weekly controls, which is one of the most important steps in the implementation of the nutrition program, your body weight is monitored. Taking into account the changes in your body weight and your thoughts on your diet, we change your diet together and optimize it for the current situation.