(MENAFN- iCrowdNewsWire) Feb 9, 2021 3:29 AM ET
The contagious disease of COVID-19 has caused a global catastrophe with its alarming rate of mortality. Many people have been able to recover and regain their health after testing positive for COVID-19. However, people with chronic conditions have a very low rate of mortality. These conditions include cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, asthma and lung diseases, and other diseases that lower the strength of the immune system. It is also hazardous for elderly people as they also have weaker immune systems and organ strengths.
Doctor Israel Figa talks about what people with chronic conditions should do to stay safe during this sensitive time. He points out all the necessary steps that patients of such conditions should take to ensure that they can stay safe during these times. You can start out by seriously following all the SOPs for protection against the coronavirus. There are other precautions that you need to take if you are suffering from chronic illnesses. Israel Figa discusses how COVID-19 may prove to be more dangerous for people with chronic conditions.
COVID-19 And Chronic Conditions
Diabetes
When a person has diabetes, the rate at which their body converts food into energy is slowed down. The blood sugar levels of a diabetic person become alarmingly high when they get sick. It can be very difficult to fights against COVOD-19 with high blood sugar levels as it affects the cells. Doctor Israel Figa states that whether you have mild or controlled diabetes or high levels of it, you will have a really hard time fighting against COVID-19.
There isn't enough evidence yet to state whether COVID-19 is more hazardous for type 1 diabetic patients and for type 2 diabetic patients. However, the risk with type 1 diabetes is that when the patient is inflicted with a viral infection, they develop diabetic ketoacidosis which disturbs the fluid intake of the patients. Hydration is an important part of the COVID-19 treatment so it can be a serious problem.
Asthma
COVID-19 is a disease of the lungs which means that it can seriously affect those with asthma or other lung diseases. COVID-19 affects the nose, throat, and lungs which can trigger severe asthma attacks which may lead to serious problems. Since this airborne disease has led to social distancing and spending long periods of time at home, make sure that your space is safe and free from all your asthma triggers.
Asthma patients may get confused between the symptoms of asthma and that of COVID-19 since they both affect the respiratory system. So, if you are not sure whether your asthma is being triggered or if you are showing signs of COVIS-19, then you should immediately take a test to find out.
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular diseases are conditions related to the heart. The coronavirus affects all parts of the body which puts additional strain on the heart which causes it to weaken. It is predicted that this pandemic will bring a surge in heart-related issues in people because of its strong nature. COVID-19 imposes a greater risk on people with heart diseases.
If you are someone with heart disease or have trouble with your blood pressure, Israel Figa suggests that you regularly monitor your blood pressure, take your prescribed medicines, eat healthy meals, and keep your body active. Keeping your heart as healthy as possible is a great precautionary measure against COVID-19.
Kidney Disease
Kidney diseases severely weaken the immune system of the person. It is harder for bodies with a weak immune system to fight against infections as strong as the COVID-19. It is especially harder for patients who are on dialysis because their bodies already undergo such harsh treatment. However, it is important to remember that if you test positive for COVID-19 while getting dialysis, you should not pause the treatment as it will cause even more damage to your health.
Furthermore, several different types of kidney diseases require the patients to take immunosuppressive medicines. These medicines lower the activity of the immune system which makes it difficult for the body to fight against viruses. If you have any kind of kidney disease, you should do your best to follow the SOPs and other precautionary measures to protect yourself from contracting COVID-19.
Cancer
Cancer treatments are harsh on the body as they use severe means to destroy the cancer cells in the body. In such a fragile state, COVID-19 may prove to be deadly for cancer patients. You should know that since this is a newly developed disease, you are vulnerable to it despite having beat cancer before. This means that you are not immune to COVID-19 under any circumstance. In fact, with a weaker immune system, you are more prone to catching the virus if you are not careful.
You should immediately consult your doctor if you see any signs of COVID-19. Moreover, you should not stop any medications on your own without permission from your doctor.
Final Words
The coronavirus pandemic has put the lives of people all over the world at risk. While people have been able to recover and gain their health after being exposed to the virus, people with severe chronic conditions don't have such a high mortality rate. Doctor Israel Figa states that it is extremely important for people with such severe conditions to take care of themselves because this virus may prove to be very hazardous to their health.
If you are someone who lives with a chronic illness such as diabetes, cancer, kidney diseases, cardiovascular disease, or asthma, you must take all the necessary measures to stay safe from COVID-19. Don't leave your house unless you absolutely need to. Follow the government issued SOPs to the dot and don't go to public spaces. And most importantly, don't stop taking your medications and getting your regular treatments as it will leave your body vulnerable to the effects of the disease.
Doctor Israel Figa urges people with such severe conditions to get the vaccine as soon as possible to remove the hazard of COVID-19 from entering their bodies.
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