Dr. Manoon recommends vaccination to 608 high-risk groups, stresses that although the severity is reduced, it is still easy to contract the infection. He states that when in doubt, check the ATK.
April 22nd Doctor Manoon Leechawengwong Respiratory Specialist Vichaiyut Hospital Interview on COVID-19 Symptoms Things have changed After the last Songkran, many respiratory patients came for treatment. Especially COVID-19 Because there is both national and international tourism. When they returned, some of them had been infected with the COVID virus. The pattern of COVID symptoms was found to have changed. This indicates that violence is less. Previously, symptoms of the lower respiratory tract, bronchi and lungs became more common along with symptoms of the upper respiratory tract, throat, nose and nose.
“The main symptoms of Covid patients currently coming for treatment are sore throat, low fever, mucus, mild nasal congestion, bad smell from the nose and they rarely cough like before. Previously there would have been more coughing. But it is still different from patients traveling abroad. When I returned I was infected with Covid. Perhaps due to the different breeds This will result in more fever and cough, but less sore throat than infections in Thailand. Maybe because of the different breeds Currently, Thailand is still the JN.1 strain,” said Dr. Manoon.
The reporter asked whether this was expected or not. Do changes in symptoms influence the pattern of epidemics? Dr. Manoon said there is nothing due to COVID-19 at this time. Mild symptoms and not as scary as in the past It’s just that it’s also easy to attack. It’s important to ask people who start having symptoms. If you have a sore throat, mild fever, and mucus, check for COVID by probing your nose using the ATK test kit as before. If it shows 2 lines, it means you are infected with the COVID virus.
When asked that nowadays people rarely check ATK because they think it’s the flu. Dr Manoon said: You still need to get COVID tested with ATK because when you know you are infected This will prevent you from spreading the infection to others. Especially the elderly, risk group 608, because this group still needs to be careful. Because the symptoms can be more severe than in the general population. Especially in people who have never been vaccinated against the COVID virus. It is still necessary to get vaccinated.
When asked further, does this mean that people who have already received the COVID vaccine do not need to get the vaccine again? Dr. Manoon said yes, but in the older group. You need to be cautious If you have never been vaccinated, ask for at least 1 shot, like the 608 high-risk groups who have never been infected. If you’ve never had an injection, ask for one.
“When you are sick For people with strong bodies Have you ever been vaccinated before? and have been infected with COVID before, they can be treated according to the symptoms There is no need to take antiviral drugs It will go away on its own in a few days. As for the 608 group, the elderly have congenital diseases. I have never been infected with Covid before or have never been vaccinated. If you are ill, we recommend that you urgently consult a doctor to receive antiviral treatment,” said Dr Manoon, adding that, however, even if currently symptoms of Covid they are not serious, But I can’t confirm it yet. Will there be changes in the future? We must continue to monitor the situation.
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