
Iโd like to educate on the ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ aka. ๐๐๐๐-๐๐จ๐-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2).โ
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Since first reported in Wuhan, China in late 12/2019, as of the end of 02/2020:โ โ โ
– 95% of cases and 97% of deaths are in China.โ
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Current estimates of the incubation period:โ โ โ
– Ranges from 1-14 days. Some cases suggest it may be as long as 24 days.โ
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How is it spread:โ โ โ
– Mainly from person-to-person ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ and transmitted primarily through large droplets.โ
– Between people who are in close contact with one another.โ
– Potential spread from contact with infected surfaces or objects.โ
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What is the clinical presentation:โ โ โ
– fever (83% – 98%)โ โ โ
– dry cough (76% – 82%)โ โ โ
– fatigue or muscle aches (11% – 44%)โ โ โ
– other symptoms: headache, sore throat, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.โ
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๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ (๐๐ ๐):โ โ โ
– CFR appears to be highly variable.โ โ โ
– The CFR is increased in adults with the presence of more than one disorder who developed severe respiratory conditions.โ
– The CFR to date outside of Hubei is 1% -2%.โ
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How is it treated:โ โ โ
The care for infected patients is similar to that of other viral pneumonias.โ
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What can you do ๐๐๐:โ โ โ
-Prevention is key and start ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ!โ โ โ
– Include foods and spices with ๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐ properties: raw garlic, astragalus, oregano, sage, coconut oil, basil, peppermint, rosemaryโ โ โ
– Choose fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible!โ โ โ
– Avoid processed foodsโ
– Please refrain from touching your ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฌ, ๐ง๐จ๐ฌ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐กโ
-๐๐๐ฌ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ฌ with soap and water, and use hand sanitizer- ๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ @ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ 60%โ
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During this time, it is best we all support each other as a community. ๐ฟ๐ค ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐๐ง, prevent and do what you can to protect yourself and those around you. Spread love and kindness to others. This too shall pass. ๐๐ผโจโ
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Knowledge is power and as a healthcare professional we must educate people calmly on the matters presented. Please consult with your doctor if you have additional concerns.โ
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Peace and Love, Dr. Emmeline ๐ธ
Emmeline and my daughter, Danielle Vogler-Bos were classmates together in school. You can follow Dr. Emmeline on Instagram and Dr. Danielle.nd, to learn more about your health through Naturopathic care.
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