After infection with the new coronavirus, it can be treated by isolation, general therapy, antiviral therapy, immunotherapy, supportive therapy, and Chinese medicine.
1. Isolation: Since the New Crown Virus is contagious, individuals need to be properly isolated after being infected with the virus.
2. General treatment: General treatment is the basic treatment program to deal with the new coronavirus infection, patients should pay attention to bed rest, to ensure that the body can fully intake of all kinds of nutrients needed. In addition, we should pay attention to closely monitor the vital signs and condition.
3. Antiviral therapy: At present, the antiviral drugs used in the treatment of new coronavirus infection caused by new coronavirus pneumonia mainly include ampavirizumab, ritonavir, human immunoglobulin, lomivirizumab, etc. The patients should pay attention to bed rest to ensure that the body can fully consume all kinds of nutrients.
4. Immunotherapy: For patients with severe disease, glucocorticosteroids such as dexamethasone and methylprednisolone can be used for immunotherapy for a short period of time. In addition, patients can also use interleukin 6 inhibitors.
5. Supportive therapy: heavy and critical patients need supportive therapy, such as respiratory support through oxygen inhalation, nutritional support through enteral nutrition.
6. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment: In the medical observation stage, Chinese medicines such as Jinhua Qinggan Pellet and Shufeng Xietoxin Pellet can be used according to the doctor’s instructions, and the diagnosed cases can be treated with Qinglong Detoxification Pellet after the identification of Chinese medicine.
The above medicines should be used under doctor’s supervision. If you are infected with the new coronavirus, you should actively go to a designated hospital, cooperate with the quarantine and treatment, and let the doctor choose a suitable treatment plan according to your actual condition.
Tips] In this article, “new coronavirus pneumonia” and “new coronavirus pneumonia” have been renamed to “new coronavirus infection” on December 26, 2022, as announced by the National Health Commission.