According to current official reports, it is not clear that novel coronavirus pneumonia infection presents with symptoms of inflammation of the tonsils.
Known general symptoms of novel coronavirus pneumonia infection include fever, malaise, dry cough, and progressive dyspnea; some patients have a mild onset of symptoms and may even have no significant fever. Severe symptoms include: acute respiratory distress syndrome, septic shock, uncorrectable metabolic acidosis, and bleeding and coagulation dysfunction.
In addition to the above onset symptoms, there are also possible “atypical” onset symptoms, such as
1. The first manifestation is only digestive system symptoms: such as mild poor appetite, fatigue, poor mental health, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
2.Nervous system symptoms as the first manifestation: such as headache.
3.Cardiovascular system symptoms as the first manifestation: such as heart panic, chest tightness, etc.
4.Ophthalmic symptoms as the first manifestation: such as conjunctivitis.
5.Only mild muscle pain in the extremities or low back.
What should I do if I have suspected symptoms and suspect I have a novel coronavirus infection?
Do not go to crowded places, wear a mask, keep a good distance from your family, pay attention to indoor ventilation, pay attention to personal hygiene, and go to the fever clinic of the nearest designated treatment hospital. In addition, take the initiative to tell the doctor who you have been in contact with during your visit and cooperate with him/her in the investigation.
What should I do if I suspect that someone close to me is infected with the new coronavirus?
First of all, wear a mask and keep a good distance from him/her. Also, advise the other person to wear a mask and go to the fever clinic of the nearest designated treatment hospital for treatment.
What should be done for the majority of people who do not have symptoms?
Do five scientific protections: minimize outdoor activities; wear masks (N95 masks, medical surgical masks) outside; wash your hands regularly; open windows indoors and disinfect regularly; pay attention to balanced nutrition and moderate exercise at home.
Although, the new coronavirus pneumonia has a great impact on the whole country, but as of 15:00 on January 31, 2020, 176 patients have been cured under the active treatment of medical workers nationwide. So everyone do a good job of scientific protection, prevention and treatment, believe in the motherland, and we will get through it.
Content source: Dr. You Lai
Reference.
Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention “Public Protection Guidelines for Pneumonia with Novel Coronavirus Infection