At present, there is no specific drug for the treatment of new coronavirus pneumonia, the first thing to do is to isolate immediately after diagnosis of new coronavirus, the main treatment methods include general treatment, drug treatment, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, etc., and if the patient’s condition is serious, circulatory support, anticoagulant treatment, etc. is also needed.
1. General treatment: general treatment means that after diagnosis, the patient should rest in bed, ensure that enough calories and nutrients are added, and pay attention to the balance of water and electrolytes in the body. At the same time, medical personnel closely monitor the patient’s vital signs, oxygen saturation, blood routine, urine routine, etc., and give the patient effective oxygen therapy measures according to the oxygen saturation in time.
2. Drug therapy: the main antiviral drugs currently used in our clinic are α-interferon, ribavirin, lopinavir/ritonavir, etc. It is not recommended to use more than three kinds of antiviral drugs at the same time. It is not recommended to use more than 3 kinds of antiviral drugs at the same time. If the patient is pregnant, try to choose drugs that have less effect on the fetus. Stop the medication immediately if toxic side effects occur.
3. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment: new coronavirus pneumonia belongs to the category of “epidemic” disease in TCM, and requires professional TCM diagnosis and treatment. Lianhua Qingdian capsule and Shufeng Xieduo capsule are commonly used in the medical observation period.
For critically ill patients, circulatory supportive therapy, anticoagulation therapy and immunotherapy are also needed, and the specific choice of treatment needs to be determined by the doctor according to the severity of the patient’s condition. All drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not self-medication.
Tips] The “new coronary pneumonia, new coronary virus pneumonia” mentioned in this article has been renamed to “new coronary virus infection” on December 26, 2022, as announced by the National Health Commission.