Caring for the Heart- Cardiovascular Disease Precautions During COVID-19

Cardiovascular disease, such as Congenital heart disease, Coronary artery disease, Heart muscle disease is a leading cause of death across the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) account for over 25% of all annual medical deaths worldwide.   COVID-19 pandemic escalates the transmission risk in patients with pre-existing heart disease. […]

Lung Inflammation and Asthma Care – Precautions to Be Taken During COVID-19

“Severe respiratory viral infection like COVID-19 has the potential to trigger asthma symptoms“.   The deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus, behind the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily affects the functioning of the respiratory system. It infects the upper or lower part of the respiratory tract including the nose, throat, and lungs and irritates the respiratory lining causing inflammation.   Asthma patients […]

Diabetes and High Sugar? What Precautions Diabetic Patient Must Take During COVID-19

COVID-19 infection is a double challenge for diabetic patients. Sugar diabetes is a high-risk factor increasing the chances of hospitalization and mortality rates among diabetic patients who catch the COVID-19. In a study conducted among 52 COVID-19 ICU admitted patients found that diabetes was an existing precondition in 22% of the 32 non-survivors. Studies show Coronavirus […]

High Blood Pressure Care- Precautions to Be Taken During COVID-19

“High BP is a dangerous factor leading to death and acute distress among those who are infected with COVID-19“ On average, nearly two-thirds of people over 60 have high blood pressure, a condition which could raise their risk of experiencing severe complications from COVID-19 if contracted. Older people and people with pre-existing medical comorbidities (such as high […]

Precautionary Measures for Kidney Patients on Dialysis During COVID-19

Kidney patients on dialysis are one of the most vulnerable group’s susceptible COVID-19, an infectious pandemic disease caused by the novel Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2). COVID-19 may cause high morbidity among the senior citizens and patients with associated comorbidities. Chronic Kidney Disease Stage-5 (CKD-5) patients on dialysis are one of the most critically vulnerable groups who need […]

Coronavirus Stress- How to relieve Anxiety and Calm your Mind during COVID-19

The uncertainty and fear surrounding COVID-19 multiplies as new cases are being detected and quarantined each day. Coronavirus has made watching news increasingly stressful gripping nations worldwide into an unprecedented lockdown and citizens across nationalities practice stringent social distancing measures. Though social distancing and self-isolation is the key to mitigate the COVID spread, it can be […]

De-Stress during Lockdown

While many of you may be utilizing this Lockdown to catch up on the much needed and way overdue family time, not everyone is getting to do that. There is a huge number of people who are trapped alone, away from their families and this Lockdown is turning out to be a very anxious time […]

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