🚨 Important NHS Update: Got a Covid Symptom? Don’t Ignore This! 🚨
As Covid cases surge across the UK, the NHS is sounding the alarm about a key symptom that could lead to more serious health issues. 😷 Let’s break it down:
🔍 Common Covid Symptoms:
– High temperature or shivering
– New, continuous cough
– Loss or change in taste or smell
– Shortness of breath
– Feeling exhausted
– Other signs include headaches, sore throats, or tummy troubles like nausea and diarrhoea.
💡 Latest Strains – Nimbus & Stratus:
– Nimbus brings a wicked sore throat, fatigue, mild cough, and sneezing.
– Stratus is notorious for a persistent, dry cough and a raspy voice.
🚫 NHS Advice: Avoid Lying Flat!
If you have a cough, lying on your back can worsen it, potentially leading to conditions like bronchitis or pneumonia. Opt for resting on your side or seated upright to help drain mucus and ease coughing fits.
✅ Tips for Managing Symptoms at Home:
– Get loads of rest and stay hydrated.
– Paracetamol or ibuprofen can help with discomfort.
– A spoonful of honey might soothe that cough (but avoid giving honey to babies).
– For breathlessness, sit upright, breathe slowly, and relax your shoulders.
🏥 When to Seek Medical Help:
If symptoms, especially a cough, hang around for more than 10 days, or if you experience severe signs like breathing difficulties, it’s time to chat with a doctor. It could be something more serious, so don’t wait!
Stay safe, keep informed, and always check the latest NHS guidance if you’re feeling under the weather. 🌈💚
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