The corona virus is known to cause the common respiratory infections including common cold. The corona virus is the organism liable for causing severe acute respiratory syndrome or SARS. The carriers of this virus include animals such as birds and can be transmitted from one individual to another via respiratory droplets during sneezing or coughing. The corona virus is present all over the world and usually causes disease and outbreaks during the winter season. It is best that you are prepared to handle these conditions especially during the winter season. Even the management of the symptoms can greatly help in providing relief to the individual. You can be prepared by enrolling in a class on first aid today. In case the symptoms are severe, it is time to consult a doctor for proper assessment and treatment.
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Upper respiratory symptoms
Among those who acquire the corona virus, they usually develop a self-limiting cold. The indications include runny nose, low-grade fever, nasal congestion, sore throat, diminished energy and a general feeling of being sick. In most cases, ear pain can also occur as the nasal congestion prevents drainage of the inner ear fluid. This results to increased pressure against the eardrum and eventually causing pain. Take note that this fluid can become infected with bacteria which results to an ear infection.
Lower respiratory symptoms
The corona virus can also cause SARS or severe acute respiratory syndrome. This condition is considered as life-threatening that can be seen among individuals who have symptoms of lower respiratory tract disease and being exposed to areas where the virus is endemic.
Individuals who have SARS experience body aches, high fever and generalized weakness during the first days after exposure. In some cases, they develop diarrhea and can become dehydrated. After some time, the individual can develop dry cough along with respiratory distress with irregular fast breathing as well as shortness of breath. Understandably, this would require oxygenation. Eventually, the individual will develop pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome.
What is acute respiratory distress syndrome?
It is important to note that acute respiratory distress syndrome is a condition in which there is inadequate oxygen delivered through the lungs due to underlying issues such as SARS or pneumonia.
During breathing, the oxygen traverses from the major airways in the lungs to the small-sized air pockets known as the alveoli. At that point, the oxygen diffuses into the lung capillaries which are tiny blood vessels that transport the oxygen to the larger blood vessels for distribution to the organs and tissues in the body.
When an individual has acute respiratory distress syndrome, the alveoli become clogged up with byproducts of inflammation from the corona virus. This results to the insufficient oxygen exchange. Those who have the condition require oxygen support and might even need mechanical ventilation to help improve the distribution of oxygen.