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Shortness of breath, weakness, arrhythmia: how to get rid of the consequences of COVID-19
The doctor told Wday.ru how to recover from the coronavirus.
Shortness of breath, weakness, arrhythmia – the consequences of the previous infection. But the tissues of the body are able to recover, you just need to help them in this.
Life in motion
Coronavirus infection affects the lungs, so the first step is to restore the functions of the respiratory system. Recommended:
walks in the open air;
physiotherapy exercises or Nordic walking;
a bike;
vibration massage: ask the household to pat their backs with their palms for a few minutes.
The duration and intensity of the sessions depend on the health condition and age of the patient. For older people and those who have had a severe infection, 10-15 minutes a day is enough to start.
The more active the exercises are, the better the blood will be saturated with oxygen.
Helpful tips to help you recover from the coronavirus
Inhale-exhale
Respiratory gymnastics exerts a smooth load on the lungs and bronchi, promotes the excretion of phlegm and tissue regeneration. Check with your doctor before starting exercise. Among the contraindications – circulatory disorders, high blood pressure and asthma. Exercise in the morning and evening, before meals, giving them no more than half an hour. Exercises put stress on the respiratory muscles, forcing them to work.
1. Strelnikova’s gymnastics
Each task must be repeated 32 times – 4 sets of 8 repetitions. Inhalation through the nose should be short and sharp. We exhale smoothly through the mouth.
“Palms“- bend your arms at the elbows, hands at shoulder level. On inhalation, squeeze your palms into a fist, on exhalation, open.
“Chasers“- hands in the area of the belt. While inhaling, sharply lower your fists down, while exhaling, return to the starting position.
“Pump” – stand up straight, while inhaling, make a smooth downward slope, while exhaling, straighten.
“Hug your shoulders” – arms raised horizontally to shoulder level, slightly relaxed and bent at the elbows. At the moment of inhalation, you should sharply close your arms, as if hugging yourself by the shoulders.
2. Sound gymnastics
Pronouncing certain sounds creates vibration, relaxing the spasmodic bronchi. Promotes the discharge of phlegm.
Starting position – sitting, hands, palms down on the knees. Lean forward slightly.
The inhalation should be shallow, through the nose.
Exhale through the mouth, lips must be folded in a tube.
Imagining that we are blowing off the feather from the palm, we say “p-f-f” 7 times.
On a long exhale, like a moan, we say “mmm” – 3 times.
3. Ventilation of the lungs
To improve ventilation, a thin tube is used through which air is slowly blown into a vessel with water.
Rђ RІRѕS, Doctors do not recommend inflating balloons: During illness, the tissues lose their elasticity, and the static load may be too strong for them.
Construction material
During the attack of viruses, tissue cells are destroyed. To speed up the recovery process, it is necessary to provide the body with useful substances.
Firstly protein и fibernecessary for tissue regeneration. We include in the menu boiled dietary meat – chicken and turkey, as well as cereals and fresh vegetables.
To restore protective functions, you need vitamins B, C, D, as well as selenium и zinc.
It’s important drink plenty of fluidsto prevent circulatory disorders. If the blood clots, the risk of blood clots increases.
What examinations are shown after COVID-19
CT with the function of measuring the density of lung tissue – upon discharge. If the condition worsens – after 3 and 6 months.
ECG – in 3 months.
Urinalysis – once every 3 months throughout the year.
Spirometry (respiratory function test) – every 3 months.
Assessment of immunological status: complete blood count, level of interleukins 6 and 8, level of C-reactive protein.