Dry cough, fever, and shortness of breath are common symptoms of COVID-19. This infection affects the lungs, which can damage the lung tissue and airways.

The rising cases of corona in the country are once again causing tension. Along with this, the number of deaths is also frightening. Necessary steps are being taken by the governments. People are also being asked to take necessary precautions. People of all age groups are getting affected by the infection, but Covid 19 can be more dangerous in many cases. Such people should take special precautions. Let us know who needs to be more cautious to avoid Covid infection.

symptoms of covid 19

Dry cough, fever and shortness of breath are common symptoms of Covid-19. This infection affects the lungs. Which can damage the lung tissue and airways. This can cause a feeling of heaviness in the chest. According to the variant of Covid, its symptoms can also change. In many cases, people do not taste any kind of food and do not feel any smell. The time taken for the infected person to recover from this can depend on the variant of the infection. A normal infected person recovers in two weeks or earlier. In many cases, its long term effect can also be seen.

Which people are more at risk?

Respiratory patients: If you are already suffering from respiratory diseases like asthma, lung fibrosis etc., then special precautions need to be taken. Covid 19 also affects the respiratory system. In such a situation, getting infected can be dangerous.

Diabetes and hypertension: Both these diseases are common. But Covid-19 infection can be dangerous for patients suffering from these diseases.

Co-morbidity situation: This situation arises when a person is suffering from more than one disease at the same time. In such a situation, corona infection can be fatal. Earlier, during the Covid wave, the risk was seen to be higher in such patients.

Children and pregnant women: Health experts advise children and pregnant women to take special precautions to protect them from Covid infection.

Patients suffering from serious diseases: Patients suffering from serious health problems like cancer, kidney dialysis, transplant etc. should take care to avoid Covid infection. Due to weak immunity, the risk of getting infected increases. 

This is how you can protect yourself

• Avoid going to crowded places. The risk of infection can be high in such places.
• If you are going out of the house, definitely wear a mask.
• Make it a habit to wash your hands regularly.