Important Things to Avoid Covid-19 besides Health Protocols

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Several important things must be done to avoid infection corona virus, not just running health protocols. Dr. Nikolas Wanahita, a cardiologist from Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Singapore, explained clearly the important points related to the pattern of Covid-19 transmission and the main risks that the community must face.

First, according to him it is important to maintain health protocol strictly by implementing preventive measures, such as wearing masks and keeping your distance, the easiest way to protect yourself and your family during a pandemic. Implementing health protocols and maintaining endurance by always carrying out a healthy lifestyle, good nutritional intake, exercising regularly, avoiding stress, and having adequate rest are the keys to preventing yourself from becoming infected with Covid-19.

This step is important considering that until now there is no medicine that is empirically proven to be able to cure it Covid-19. Healing for Covid-19 patients is more due to factors of immunity and stronger body resistance so that they are able to fight and eradicate the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Another important factor according to Nikolas is correctly recognizing aspects viral load which causes a person to be exposed to Covid-19, but does not show symptoms of pain as well as being severely exposed resulting in death.

In simple terms, aspects viral load describes the relationship between the qualitative number of viral particles entering the body and the impact on the person exposed. The more the number of viruses that enter the body, the body’s immunity can be lost and the sufferer is at risk of experiencing a cytokine storm, in which immunity develops irregularly so that it turns to attack the body and its own organs.

“The viral load factor is not new in the medical world. Having been introduced since the 1930s, this factor could explain why there are doctors or medical personnel who were young and healthy who died from exposure to Covid-19 in the hospital, “said Nikolas.

Then, he reminded that a number of cases were found in which patients were infected but had no symptoms and could recover on their own. On the other hand, there are also patients without symptoms who later die without being treated quickly.

Another high-risk group is a group of patients with low immunity or with a premorbid condition. For example, people with heart disease, hypertension or high blood pressure, diabetes, patients who have had organ transplants, or other chronic diseases. However, there are also cases of young and healthy sufferers who eventually died because of Covid-19.

“This happens because in addition to immunity, the viral load factor is very important in determining mild or severe infection. The more people with Covid-19 who do not keep their distance when interacting with other people, the higher the viral load will be, “said Nikolas.

Regarding heart health conditions, according to him, there are a number of important factors that need to be considered. First, people who have cardiovascular disease should be very careful. Research conducted in China shows that the fatality rate of Covid-19 patients who suffer from cardiovascular disease is quite high compared to other diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

“Covid-19 does attack the respiratory organs, but it is still dangerous for people with heart disease or heart disorders. From a number of incidents, it is evident that Covid-19 patients with heart disease have died because their immunity has grown out of control and turned to attack the heart organ. This is a dangerous fact that people with cardiovascular disease need to know, “said Nikolas.

Responding to the link between the Covid-19 pandemic and a healthy lifestyle, Hendro S. Gondokusumo, Founder and CEO of PT Intiland Development Tbk emphasized the importance of environmental factors and healthy housing as an effective vehicle for protection. In particular, elderly people like himself are relatively more vulnerable and have a high risk of contracting Covid-19.

Hendro gave an example, as a senior citizen, he had greatly reduced his activities outside the home. All business activities are carried out at home by taking advantage of developments in information technology. Business and organizational work such as meetings, coordination, and briefings are all done online.

“So, naturally, many senior citizens, my age, crowd ‘meditating’, hiding in their respective homes. Do not dare to go to the office or go out of the house, meet friends or colleagues, or more so to public facilities, such as restaurants or malls, “he said further.

Therefore, he said, just at home is an important thing to do. So, the condition of the house must also be comfortable and healthy. “Make sure our homes meet the criteria for a healthy home and are able to meet their needs in the face of a pandemic,” he said.

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