How to understand that the coronavirus is passing

Recovery time

It is necessary to be able to accurately identify whether a person is still sick or not. An interrupted course of treatment negatively affects the state of health, causes serious complications that can lead to death.

People with concomitant chronic ailments of the heart, blood vessels, and the respiratory system are at greater risk. Even if there are no more symptoms of coronavirus, this does not mean that the person has recovered.

The reasons for this phenomenon are:

in the asymptomatic development of the disease;
in the transition of infection to pneumonia, which usually appears without typical symptoms.

Modern tests for COVID-19 are not perfect. They do not give an absolute precision result. It turns out that if it is positive, this does not mean that the person is sick, and vice versa. This is due to the active spread of the infection.

WHO experts give advice on how to understand that the coronavirus is passing: if the infection was asymptomatic and the person is in good health, recovery occurs in 3-7 days. In a mild form with few symptoms, the disease disappears after 2-3 weeks.

A test for the virus in the body is required to confirm recovery. It is required to pass it at least 2 times.

Convalescence symptoms

To establish the exact retreat of the disease, it is important to know which symptomatology indicates this. Sometimes on the 5-6th day after the illness and the appearance of the first symptoms, the condition becomes much better. The temperature is normalized and breathing is facilitated.

If after a day the temperature rises to 39 degrees, cough and shortness of breath are observed, that is, there is a risk of bilateral pneumonia. Recovery can be understood by the following signs:

breathing without difficulty;
normal temperature for 3 days;
vigorous state;
lack of nausea, diarrhea;
disappearance of cough;
lack of sore throat;
the return of taste and smell.

Even after recovery and with a negative result, a person remains infectious for 8-14 days. Therefore, experts advise adhering to self-isolation.

Recovery from severe coronavirus

Severe infections are less common. It is detected in 15% of patients, but 53% of them are elderly and people with chronic ailments. The development of symptoms of a serious illness occurs with an increase:

pulse and breathing become intense;
there is a lack of air;
there is a feeling of tightness and chest pain;
confused consciousness is felt;
the skin becomes bluish;
abdominal pain can manifest itself with pain in the heart;
pressure decreases.

If the treatment is correct, then an improvement in well-being with a severe infection is observed on the 17th-22nd day after infection. Experts give advice on how to understand that the coronavirus is passing. The retreat of the disease can be understood:

to reduce the frequency of breathing;
to stabilize the heart rate;
to normalize body temperature.

Symptoms such as shortness of breath and cough may persist for 2-4 weeks. If after the specified period they disappear, the person is considered healthy.

Reinfection

Scientists are researching the nature of the virus, the importance of regular vaccinations, and the production of antibodies. It is assumed that a person can re-contract coronavirus. Therefore, even after recovery, you should not forget to wear a mask and gloves, as well as use an antiseptic.

There is still no exact information regarding reinfection. Until all the necessary research has been completed, it is too early to draw any conclusions.

Recovery without treatment

Since there is still no cure for coronavirus that would suppress the causative agent of the infection, all funds are aimed at restoring with the help of immunity. If the disease is mild, medication may not be needed. Paracetamol is used for 1-3 days to reduce the temperature.

Uncomplicated pneumonia is treated with experimental regimens. Serious therapy is required for severe pneumonia. When a bacterial infection appears, complex antibacterial treatment is needed. They also use inhalations, ventilation of the lungs.

Coronavirus can cause great harm to the body and even cause death. Therefore, it is necessary to adhere to protective measures, as well as seek medical help in time.

Moreover, even after recovery, it is advisable to remain in quarantine for at least 8 days. This stops the spread of infection and also helps protect loved ones.

Outcomes

The recovery time is different, depending on the state of health and the form of infection.
Recovery is evidenced by the disappearance of all symptoms of the disease.
2 tests are required to confirm recovery.
Even after recovery, there is a risk of re-infection, so a self-isolation regime must be observed.
Quarantine will help protect against coronavirus, as well as prevent the infection of loved ones.