Is there a treatment for the new coronavirus?

Although there are no specific drugs for diseases caused by novel coronavirus infections, there are certain treatments available. At present, the main treatment is isolation and symptomatic support. Specific treatment is as follows: First, the treatment of the acute phase, patients with hypoxia and respiratory distress should be given oxygen therapy in a timely manner, and if necessary, non-invasive or invasive ventilator support. Second, general treatment, bed rest, strengthen supportive therapy, closely observe vital signs, maintain the stability of the internal environment. Third, drug therapy, a-interferon nebulizer inhalation, lopinavir antiviral therapy can be tried. Strengthen bacteriological monitoring, and apply antibacterial drugs promptly when there is evidence of secondary bacterial infection. Use glucocorticoids for a short period of time (3-5 days) as appropriate according to the patient’s degree of respiratory distress and the progression of chest imaging. Fourth, Chinese herbal medicine treatment can also be performed.