Centre issues guidelines for recovered patients

The Centre on Sunday issued guidelines for those who have recovered from COVID-19 infection.The health ministry said in an advisory that chyawanprash, yoga, pranayama and walks could be effective in the post recovery period.Post Covid problems have been reported in recovered patients. According to the health ministry it has been seen that after Covid-19 illness, recovered patients may continue to report wide variety of signs and symptoms including fatigue, body ache, cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing, etc,”Even as it said that as of now there is limited evidence of post-COVID sequalae and further research is required and is being actively pursued. “A holistic approach is required for follow up care and well-being of all post-Covid recovering patients,” it said.At an individual level, the government advised patients to continue following the Covid-19 appropriate behavior including wearing a face mask, washing hands, maintaining social distance, and other respiratory hygiene. It has suggested taking immunity promoting AYUSH medicine to be practiced and prescribed by a qualified practitioner of AYUSH.It also started daily practice of Yogasana, Pranayama and Meditation, as much as health permits or as prescribed, breathing exercises as prescribed by treating physicians and daily morning or evening walk at a comfortable pace as tolerated.The advisory suggests carrying out regular household work “if health permits”. “Professional work should be resumed in a graded manner,” the ministry said in its advisory. Diabetic patients have been advised to check the levels of their blood sugar regularly.Stressing on the need to self-monitor the health at home, the ministry advised those recovering from?Covid-19 to take the temperature and check blood pressure on a regular basis. It also asked them to take oxygen readings on pulse oximeter on the advice of doctors.According to the health ministry’s advisory the first follow-up visit (physical/telephonic) should be within 7 days after discharge, preferably at the hospital where he/she underwent treatment.It said that poly-therapy is to be avoided due to potential for unknown drug-drug interaction, which may lead to Serious Adverse Events (SAE) or Adverse Effects (AE).At the community level, the government suggested individuals who recovered from the Covid-19 to share their experiences with their friends and relatives and spread awareness regarding the virus.“The sharing of these experiences on social media,” said the ministry, “will help create awareness, dispel myths and stigma.”“Take support of community-based self-help groups, civil society organizations, and qualified professionals for recovery and rehabilitation process (medical, social, occupational, livelihood),” it also said.

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