Symptoms of COVID-19

Coronavirus affects people in different ways ranging from mild to moderate and severe illness. Majority of people experience a mild or asymptomatic coronavirus infection, some people have far more serious and even life-threatening symptoms and complications.Mild Symptoms: Pharyngeal congestion (throat) congestion refers to the accumulation of mucus in a person's throat. It is commonly seen in cold and flu. Sore throat and fever of short duration Dry cough Tiredness Moderate Symptoms:Inflammation of lungs is a condition in which the thin layers of tissue that separate lungs from chest wall — becomes inflamed Mild pneumonia is a condition which chest pain, breathe or cough occurs in a patient. Fever And cough Fatigue and headache Diarrhea Loss of taste or smell Serious Symptoms: Severe pneumonia Breathing problem Shortness of breath Persistent pain or pressure in the chest Bluish lips or face Patient with mild symptoms who are healthy enough could manage/overcome the coronavirus at home. Patients with moderate symptoms which are very common and normally last for about 7-14 days, this requires proper medical treatment and monitoring to avoid prolongation and seriousness of the COVID-19. Patients with serious symptoms need immediate hospitalization to ensure supplement of oxygen and medication under close supervision of qualified doctor at designated hospital.