How to Manage COVID-19 Symptoms at Home: Tips for the First 5 Days

How to Manage COVID-19 Symptoms at Home: Tips for the First 5 Days

If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 and are experiencing symptoms, it’s important to manage them carefully to help prevent the virus from spreading and to aid your recovery. 

Here are some tips for managing COVID-19 symptoms at home during the first 5 days:

Get Plenty of Rest

Rest is crucial when you’re fighting a viral illness like COVID-19. Make sure to get plenty of sleep and rest throughout the day. If you feel too tired to do normal activities, don’t push yourself. Allow your body to rest and recover.

Stay Hydrated

It’s important to drink plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or broth, to stay hydrated when you have COVID-19. Drinking fluids can help thin mucus and relieve congestion, as well as help prevent dehydration. Avoid beverages that can dehydrate you, such as alcohol and caffeine.

Take Over-the-Counter Medications

Over-the-counter medications can help manage symptoms like fever, cough, and body aches. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are two common medications that can help relieve pain and reduce fever. Be sure to follow the dosage instructions on the package and don’t take more than the recommended amount.

Use a Humidifier

A humidifier can help ease symptoms like coughing and congestion by adding moisture to the air. Make sure to keep your humidifier clean and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use.

Monitor Your Symptoms

It’s important to keep track of your symptoms and monitor them carefully during the first 5 days of COVID-19. If your symptoms worsen or you have trouble breathing, seek medical attention right away. Be sure to follow your healthcare provider’s advice for managing your symptoms and seeking medical care.

Consider Clinical Trials at Palm Beach Research

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and are interested in participating in a clinical trial to help advance medical research, consider Palm Beach Research. As a participant in one of our clinical trials, you may be compensated for your time and travel. Contact us today to learn more.