Omicron Variant / No need to panic with Omicron treatment can be done easily at home AIIMS doctor told the methods

Omicron Variant | Corona cases are increasing rapidly across the country. Among them, cases of Omicron form are also coming up in large numbers. AIIMS doctor says that symptoms start appearing after three days of being infected with Omicron. Its patients can be cured on the basis of symptoms at home. Only some may need to be taken to the hospital.

Dr Neeraj Nischal, Additional Professor, Department of Medicine, AIIMS, said that at present the cases of Omicron are spreading more. Most people can show symptoms within three days after being infected with the omicron form, while the delta variant that appeared in the second wave started showing symptoms four days after being infected. Symptoms started appearing in the alpha variant after five days. That is, Omicron infected people may have symptoms sooner than other variants.

How to treat mild cases of Omicron at home

Keep in constant touch with the treating doctor. In case of any deterioration in health, immediately inform the doctor or go to the hospital.

Medicines related to other diseases can also be continued after contact with the doctor.

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There is a lot of discussion about monoclonal antibodies in addition to antiviral drugs such as molinupiravir in the treatment of corona. The doctor told that these medicines are not magic wands. Omicron is a new variant and cannot say whether monoclonal antibodies will work in it.

when to go to the hospital

• Having trouble breathing.
• The oxygen saturation level in a normal room should be less than 94.
• If there is a constant feeling of pain and heaviness in the chest.
• If the brain does not work properly, symptoms increase even after three to four days.

How to treat Omicron at home?

• Dr Neeraj Nischal told that most of the patients of Omicron can be cured by giving treatment based on symptoms at home.
• Adult patients who have fever can take Paracetamol 650mg.
• If the fever lasts for several days, then with the advice of your doctor, you can use the non-steroidal drug Naproxin 250 mg.
• If there is a symptom of cold or cold, then Cetrazine 10 mg or Levocetrazine 5 mg can be used.
• Cough syrup can be used in case of cough.