No treatment is complete without a therapeutic and preventive regimen. It was observed that people who slept more and did not work during the illness recovered faster and experienced fewer complications. BestDoctor therapist Daria Miftakhova told socialbites.ca about this.
“Bed rest is one type of therapeutic and preventive regime; This is the first thing the doctor recommends along with symptomatic treatment for ARVI with fever. An increase in body temperature negatively affects the functioning of the cardiovascular system, so rest and the absence of physical stress are especially important at this time. “Failure to comply with the rest regime during flu and ARVI increases the risk of developing complications of both the underlying disease (sinusitis, pneumonia, otitis media, bronchitis, tonsillitis) and concomitant diseases (worsening of cardiovascular diseases),” explained the doctor.
In addition, compliance with the regimen during ARVI prevents the spread of viral infection.
“For uncomplicated ARVI, isolation is required for the first 5-7 days. You can return to the team when your health and temperature return to normal. The duration of isolation in case of complicated ARVI is determined by the duration of treatment and the disappearance of the main symptoms. Residual effects (residual cough, runny nose) can last up to 4 weeks, this is not a reason to stay at home, because during this period there is no further spread of the virus,” the doctor emphasized.
The therapist also noted that physical deconditioning occurred during the bed rest period, and that shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and weakness may occur after returning to normal activity.
“So adequate early physical activation can help reduce these symptoms. You need to start with horizontal activity (stationary bike, exercises on the mat) and only then, over time, move to vertical. When can I return to training in the gym? As a rule, after a mild ARVI, 3- “After a 5-day recovery, you can return to normal physical activity; after a severe ARVI with fever, this may take up to 3 weeks,” he concluded.
Previously at the Ministry of Health listed Reasons for the protracted course of ARVI in Russia.