What to do when COVID-19 symptoms persist?
The first thing to do is to ne not worry too much. The vast majority of people will fully recover from COVID-19, even if it takes longer than average.
The second thing to do is to take rest. A lot of rest. Simply! A COVID-19 infection, even when relatively mild, is a significant “assault” on the human body, and some have an organism that will take it harder than others.
If your body needs more time, you have to listen to it. Do not hesitate to take time off if possible. the work at homeif applicable, also saves time in transportation and allows you to take breaks when needed, two factors that help conserve energy.
Return to physical activityespecially during strenuous activities such as running, should be delayed until full recovery, or almost. The experts are very serious on this point, since it is very important to avoid the small, but present, risks of damage to the heart or lungs. To keep moving, it is possible to take short walks and do gentle stretches. When the exercise is resumed, it is just as important to go very gradually and to wait before returning to the intensity before.
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Non-essential activities should be postponed, outings and long evenings avoided, sleep preferred at all times. It’s a shame when you just want to get back to normal life, but the problem is that not listening to yourself in this case could well prolong recovery!