Tweet Chat 01 – Q & A – Tuesday, 5 th May 2020

June 2, 2020

Q1: What medicines should we keep handy in case we feel we are affected or suspect being infected? Are there any over-the-counter drugs that can help preliminarily

A1: OTC meds Paracetamol & Cetrizine are useful to treat initial symptoms. Most who get infection will have flu like symptoms, & can be treated like any other fever. Apart from meds, adequate rest, cold sponging & balanced diet are also very important. #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q2: Is sanitization of housing society (areas which r not cleaned by d maintenance staff) required every week?

A2: Sanitization, both indoors and around the house are important, not just for this outbreak, but also to reduce other diseases #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q3: Does severe Backache also counts for d symptom of covid?

A3: The main symptoms of COVID are moderate fever, cough, fatigue, sore throat, breathlessness and headaches. Severe backache, in itself is not a common feature of the disease. #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q4: Can we have Ayurveda supplements to boost immunity? Will it work?

A4: There is no clinical or scientific study to prove that alternative medicines have a role to play in boosting immunity #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q5: Is getting cough & cold an easy invite to Corona?

A5: Not really. Most cough and cold are caused by the common cold virus, which though related to #COVID virus, are a different species. So #commoncold does not predispose us to infection by the #SARSCOV2 virus. #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q6: Due to lockdown our routine has gone for toss will this affect our immunity?

A6: Its important to maintain a routine, esp during this unprecedented times. It is essential to maintain good physical & emotional wellbeing. Altered routines do stress our internal clocks & increase the stress within the body. This can increase our chances of falling sick #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q7: Also it has been found most of us somewhere are mentally affected due to lockdown. How to overcome this?

A7: This time of crisis is a unique and unprecedented scenario, & is generating stress throughout the population. Managing mental health and psychosocial well-being is as important as managing your physical health. Coping Strategies include Minimizing info to watching, reading or listening to news about #COVID-19. Get facts; not rumors & misinformation Protect yourself; be supportive to others Work together as one community Amplify positive, hopeful stories & images Get sufficient rest Avoid using tobacco, alcohol or other drugs Stay connected with your loved ones #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q8: Can we take Vitamin C tabs in a regular way to enhance our immunity till the time we return to complete normalcy?

A8: A homemade balanced diet, with exercise and a positive mind frame are the best weapons to keep yourself healthy. On their own no vitamin or supplement can improve immunity. #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q9: What diet should we prefer more after returning to Normalcy?

A9: A balanced homemade diet is the best option, however each of us need to get personalized inputs regarding our diet. I would recommend that you speak to the dietitians at @TheHealthspring #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q10: Am I at a risk for contacting COVID-19 from taking FDA-approved drugs made in China?

A10: Not at all. All FDA approvals come after rigorous testing and process of QA QC, so there is no cause for alarm #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q11: What health steps do people need to take in public areas like clubs, restaurants, malls, etc?

A11: Public places that allow large gathering must be avoided for quite some time now – at least till a vaccine is available to protect us #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q12: My children are use too A/C as of now everything is all right. No issue or symptoms but fear is in my mind about covid-19 shall i try to avoid A/c

A12: Use of A/C is best minimized. Adequate fresh air is important to reduce accumulation of the virus indoors #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q13: What are the chances of me getting infected with #COVIDー19 if I touch the vegetables I’ve bought? After all I’m going to cook them.

A13: Use the Two Bucket Technique: Wash the vegetables first in normal water (1st bucket); Rinse; Wash the vegetables in Potassium Permanganate Solution (Few crystals in bucket of water – color should be light pink) ( 2nd Bucket). Dry naturally. You will be protected If you don’t get Potassium Permanganate, you can use 2 table spoons of normal salt, instead. #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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Q14: How accurate is this and can we follow this here in India?

A14: There is very little scientific data to support this. In fact the toxicity of Hydroxychloroquin has resulted in stopping such trials and treatment across the world. Newer drugs are being studied, research for developing vaccine is ongoing. As of now there is no drug to treat #COVID #AskHealthspring your #COVID_19 related health questions

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