Introduction
As the world continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus pandemic, it is important to understand the symptoms of COVID-19 and how they usually appear. According to a virus expert, the symptoms of COVID-19 usually appear in a certain order. Knowing this order can help you identify the virus early and take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others. In addition to understanding the order of symptoms, it is also important to know what to eat and what not to eat to help protect yourself from the virus. This article will provide an overview of the order of COVID-19 symptoms and provide tips on what to eat and what not to eat to help protect yourself from the virus.
Virus Expert Says COVID Symptoms Usually Appear in This Order
According to a virus expert, the symptoms of COVID-19 usually appear in a certain order. The first symptom to appear is usually a fever, followed by a dry cough, fatigue, and then loss of smell or taste. Other symptoms may include body aches, headache, sore throat, and diarrhea.
It is important to note that not everyone who contracts the virus will experience all of these symptoms. Some people may only experience a few of them, while others may experience more. Additionally, the severity of the symptoms can vary from person to person.
If you think you may have contracted the virus, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Early diagnosis and treatment can help reduce the severity of the symptoms and help prevent the virus from spreading to others.
Eat This Not That
If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, it is important to eat a healthy diet to help your body fight the virus. Eating a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help boost your immune system and help you recover faster. Additionally, it is important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoiding sugary drinks.
It is also important to avoid processed and junk foods, as these can be high in sugar and unhealthy fats. Eating a healthy diet can help you stay strong and fight off the virus more effectively.
The current dominant COVID variant “BA.2 is more transmissible but not nearly as virulent as many predecessor variants, such as Delta or Omicron,” according to Ezell Askew, MD, a medical specialist for VIP StarNetwork. “This new subvariant was responsible for a record increase in hospitalizations, consistent with this high transmissibility, hence the reason for these COVID-19 spikes. A new subvariant also comes with new symptoms, as well as similar ones.” How to they appear? Read on to find out more—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
“If you are vaccinated, young, and do not have any medical conditions, your symptoms could range from no symptoms to flu-like symptoms,” says Dr. Emil Tsai. “If you were vaccinated longer than six months ago, are elderly, or have an underlying medical condition, your symptoms could be much more severe.”
“Since it tends to cause respiratory illness, new onset fever, cough, cold, runny nose, loss of taste, smell are common symptoms,” says Rajnish Jaiswal, Associate Chief, Emergency Medicine Health & Hospital Corporation. “Some patients also experience prominent gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.”
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“The symptoms and the order they appear can differ for each infected person,” says Dr. Tsao. “Half of those infected may be asymptomatic, meaning they have no symptoms, while others may have flu-like symptoms or lose their sense of taste or smell.”
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According to Rajnish Jaiswal, “Symptoms can last from 7-14 days though there are cases where patients have been symptomatic for months.”
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Follow the fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated ASAP; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear an N95 face mask, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.