Decrease in Covid Severity: Patients Recovering Faster
By Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong
Head of Respiratory Disease Unit, Head of ICU, Vichaiyut Hospital
Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, the head of the Respiratory Disease Unit and ICU at Vichaiyut Hospital, recently shared updates on the severity of Covid-19. According to Dr. Manoon, the severity of Covid-19 has decreased, with cases resembling the common flu. He reported the cases of two 96-year-old patients in the high-risk group who had not been vaccinated. After receiving 5 days of treatment, they were able to return home. Additionally, another individual did not require hospitalization.
Dr. Manoon emphasized that the Covid-19 virus has been spreading globally for the past four years and is constantly mutating. Two years ago, it mutated into the Omicron strain, which has since given rise to numerous descendants with new names. Evidence from various countries suggests that the Omicron strain and its descendants are less virulent compared to the Delta strain and previous variants.
As a frontline doctor, Dr. Manoon expressed a consensus that the Covid-19 virus, particularly the Omicron strain and its offspring, is less aggressive. Initially, it was believed that this decrease in severity was attributed to vaccination and prior Covid-19 infection, which provided immunity and reduced the risk of serious illness. However, recent findings have revealed that even high-risk patients who were unvaccinated and had never been infected experienced mild symptoms upon initial exposure to the virus.
Despite the ongoing mutations, Dr. Manoon’s observations have indicated a reduction in the virulence of the Covid-19 virus, likening the illness to a common cold. This development has brought a sense of relief and reduced anxiety among the Thai population, as the disease is perceived as less intimidating. Dr. Manoon also recommends the administration of antiviral medication within 5 days of symptom onset for faster recovery.
Case Studies:
- Male Patient, 96 Years Old
- Medical History: Congenital heart disease, ischemic heart disease, lymphoma in 2019.
- Symptoms: Low-grade fever, mild cough for 2 days, no sore throat, no fatigue.
- Treatment: Received antiviral medication and recovered at home without hospitalization.
- Description of a 96-Year-Old Patient
- Medical History: Lymphoma in 2019, difficulty walking, inability to care for himself.
- Symptoms: Low-grade fever, mild cough for 2 days, no sore throat, no fatigue.
- Treatment: Antiviral medication administered at home, resulting in recovery without hospitalization.
These cases serve as examples of the milder nature of the current Covid-19 strain, offering hope and reassurance to the public.
Dr. Updates Manoon on Covid: severity has decreased. It’s like the common flu Two 96-year-old patients in the high-risk group had never been vaccinated. After 5 days of treatment, they were able to go home. Another person did not need to go to hospital.
December 11, 2023Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong Head of Respiratory Disease Unit, Head of ICU, Vichaiyut Hospital Post a message via Facebook PCD Mormanoon Leechawengwong As for the spread of COVID-19, which means that the COVID-19 virus has been spreading across the world for 4 years, the Covid virus is constantly mutating.
Two years ago he mutated to the Omicron strain. Later, the children and grandchildren were born with new names all the time. There is evidence from many countries that The omicron strain and its descendants tend to be less virulent compared to the Delta strain and previous strains.
Me as a front line doctor There is a consensus The covid19 virus Omicron’s offspring is less violent. At first I believed this is mostly caused by people receiving the COVID vaccine. and/or have previously been infected with COVID Makes the body immune to infection, reducing the severity and reducing serious illness.
But after Most recently, we found that patients in the high-risk group had never received a single dose of the COVID vaccine and had never been infected before. When he was first infected with the COVID-19 virus, the symptoms were minimal. The Covid virus is currently believed to be a descendant of the omicron strain. Its density is reduced. Makes you sick like the common cold.
Thai people feel more comfortable Reduce anxiety to some extent. The disease of COVID-19 is not as scary as before. Even if you don’t get the vaccine When infected, the symptoms are not as severe as they were 2-4 years ago Antiviral medication should be given within 5 days of the onset of symptoms. Get well and get well fast.
Male patient, 96 years old He has congenital heart disease, ischemic heart disease, he can’t walk, he can’t help himself. Never had a COVID vaccine Never been infected with Covid 4 people in the house were infected with Covid. They started having a low fever, a little cough for 2 days, no sore throat, no mucus, no tiredness, eat some food.
On December 5, 2023, the ATK test returned a positive result. The child was taken to hospital with a temperature of 37.6 degrees Celsius, fingertip oxygen level of 98%, conscious, able to speak, normal auscultated lungs, normal x-ray lungs (see picture), given the antiviral drug Remdesivir. Injected intravenously for 3 days, fever went down, no fatigue, cough went down, more food was eaten. Repeat lung x-ray was normal (see picture) Stayed in hospital for 4 days and was able to go home.
PhDescription of a 96 year old patient Never been infected with Covid And I have never had a single dose of the COVID vaccine either. If there was lymphoma in 2019, cured, he couldn’t walk, he couldn’t help himself. Started having a low fever, slight cough for 2 days, no sore throat, no mucus, not tired, eating normally.
On December 5, 2023, the ATK test returned a positive result. The oxygen level on the fingertips was normal. Give the antiviral drug molnupiravir, take it for 5 days at home, your fever goes down, your cough goes down, you get better, you don’t have to go to the hospital.
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