Believe me.... my neighbors don't wanna see that.Wearer of the Ring said:
If sunlight kills the virus how come we all aren't running around outdoors naked?
Believe me.... my neighbors don't wanna see that.Wearer of the Ring said:
If sunlight kills the virus how come we all aren't running around outdoors naked?
It will weaken your immune system a little so you need to isolate and allow your body to recover from the peritonsillar abscess. I have had one of those they can get severe so stay on your medications and just take extra precautions.northlaAg said:
I had a peritonsillar abscess drained yesterday and now have been prescribed an Antibiotic and the steroid Methyl-prednisolone to treat the rest of the infection. Should I be concerned about Methyl-prednisolone potentially weakening my immune system to an extent that would put me at risk if I were to contract COVID - 19? I otherwise have no immune system issues.
Thanks for answering the questions Doc and others who have been answering!
Proposition Joe said:
Reveille - this falls under "do you think this is worth worrying about":
I typically wear contacts about half of the day but in the last 10 days or so have just been wearing my glasses. Had some tightness in the chest a few days ago but 99% sure it was just anxiety. No fever.
Went out on a walk 4 days ago and my eyes just started burning. Could not get them to stop. Everything else felt fine but I almost had to walk with my eyes closed. It passed, but then this morning they were burning a bit when I woke up and then were just on fire while taking the dog out -- I was in tears by the time I made it back inside with the dog. Never had anything like it before.
I've never had allergies, or if I have they have never been significant enough for me to notice. But I read a few reports about some soccer players and they mentioned burning eyes as one of their symptoms.
Is it worth isolating over? As it stands it's just been my girlfriend and I the last week or so... and she has felt fine save for Wednesday night she had unexpected diarrhea (she'll love I'm sharing) that came on hard and quick, and then she was nauseous most of the day yesterday. Originally fever/dry-cough had been what I'd been looking out for, but again did some research and found that diarrhea/nausea now seemed to be a symptom and that typically 48 hours later the respiratory issues start -- so I haven't freaked her out but I'm keeping an eye on her.
Worth doing any kind of isolation, or at this point is there just as good a chance we both have it (or both don't) and there's no sense?
AW Aggie said:
Probably a dumb question but can someone explain exactly what "required hospitalization" is in the latest CDC report? The report categorizes age groups by hospitalization, ICU, and mortality. The 20-44 age group has a high "hospitalization" rate 20% (up to 29% without accurate numbers) compared to other age groups and I'm curious what defines requiring hospitalization, i.e.: getting an IV, an overnight/multi-day stay, breathing machine for assisted breathing (would this be ICU), or a combination of all? I don't understand where you swap from being admitted (and what causes this) to requiring ICU care.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6912e2.htm?s_cid=mm6912e2_w
Badace52 said:AW Aggie said:
Probably a dumb question but can someone explain exactly what "required hospitalization" is in the latest CDC report? The report categorizes age groups by hospitalization, ICU, and mortality. The 20-44 age group has a high "hospitalization" rate 20% (up to 29% without accurate numbers) compared to other age groups and I'm curious what defines requiring hospitalization, i.e.: getting an IV, an overnight/multi-day stay, breathing machine for assisted breathing (would this be ICU), or a combination of all? I don't understand where you swap from being admitted (and what causes this) to requiring ICU care.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6912e2.htm?s_cid=mm6912e2_w
"Required hospitalization" means they were admitted to the hospital.
This can be done either by a primary care physician who directly admits someone from their clinic or practice, or by an ER physician and hospitalist/specialist who after the patient was seen in the ER both agree the patient will need additional care and cannot be discharged home from the ER.
Correct me if I read it wrong, but I read it as saying the age group from 20 - 44 makes up 20% OF hospitalizations, not 20% in that age range are hospitalized. Also, that's a 24 year age range whereas the others are 10-year age ranges. I think the report does confirm the older you are to more at risk you are.Quote:
Thank you Dr. To be more clear on my question though, what is the seperation from requiring additional care to being sent to the ICU. I understand were learning everyday about this but I thought persons under 60 or so were in the category of being able to ride it out without hospitalization but this report seems to contradict that.
Oldmanriver said:
30 yr old son was very sick about a month ago in Cali...he had business trips to Seattle and San Jose the same week...101+ fever, exhausted, chesty cough, not much congestion, bedridden for 4 days then better...now we know why Teledoc asked if he'd traveled to China...is there any way a month later to confirm he had Covid 19 and is now immune?
OMR
AggieDawg12 said:
What's the story with takeout and/or delivery of food? We're under full shut down. However, still want to try and help some businesses any way we can. Ordering takeout or delivery is a way to do that and have some family fun. If someone is sick making or delivering food can they transfer the virus through food contamination?
Requires hospitalization can be IV fluids or respiratory distress. Any situation in which you become ill enough that they physicians feel you must be hospitalized. So all of the above you described would qualify.AW Aggie said:
Probably a dumb question but can someone explain exactly what "required hospitalization" is in the latest CDC report? The report categorizes age groups by hospitalization, ICU, and mortality. The 20-44 age group has a high "hospitalization" rate 20% (up to 29% without accurate numbers) compared to other age groups and I'm curious what defines requiring hospitalization, i.e.: getting an IV, an overnight/multi-day stay, breathing machine for assisted breathing (would this be ICU), or a combination of all? I don't understand where you swap from being admitted (and what causes this) to requiring ICU care.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6912e2.htm?s_cid=mm6912e2_w
I think princess was doing this with some of their cruise ships, since they won't be going anywhere anytime soon. Hotel might not have emergency power for med equipment if the power went out which wouldn't be good.LongLurking Ag said:
Just an idea to ponder.
With expected hospital shortages and the hotel industry not doing well, would it not be possible to convert some near to medical centers (which there are usually several) to makeshift hospitals? If so, this is too late for NY but might be possible if we move quickly to prepare for the worst?
No yet but we are actively working on antibody testing which will tell us the true magnitude of this pandemic as it could show past infections.Oldmanriver said:
30 yr old son was very sick about a month ago in Cali...he had business trips to Seattle and San Jose the same week...101+ fever, exhausted, chesty cough, not much congestion, bedridden for 4 days then better...now we know why Teledoc asked if he'd traveled to China...is there any way a month later to confirm he had Covid 19 and is now immune?
OMR
Not sure about this one because if the food is covered it should be ok. But the virus can live on paper and cardboard for some time so probably a small possibly. Someone else may know more about this. I don't think it is a huge risk but I would guess there could be a small possibly of transmission.AggieDawg12 said:
What's the story with takeout and/or delivery of food? We're under full shut down. However, still want to try and help some businesses any way we can. Ordering takeout or delivery is a way to do that and have some family fun. If someone is sick making or delivering food can they transfer the virus through food contamination?
cdouglas said:
Why is Germany having so many fewer deaths than the US even though the total cases are similar? Also the US serious cases seems to not change much yet the new deaths goes up significantly daily. What gives?
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
k2aggie07 said:
Supposedly if a person has a preexisting condition / comorbidity they are not being attributed to covid19. Similar to china's reporting system for what it's worth.
And US cases lagging where they should be based on deaths indicates we're testing less than everyone else.
cdouglas said:
Why is Germany having so many fewer deaths than the US even though the total cases are similar? Also the US serious cases seems to not change much yet the new deaths goes up significantly daily. What gives?
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
Big Al 1992 said:
Any more info on elderberries? Semi preppers and hypochondriacs like me had been using to boost immune system but now hear they may actually produce the cytokines storm responsible for sudden cardiac arrest in SARS MERS and possibly Covid 19. Thanks Doc for all you're doing on the front lines and also keeping us informed.
Reveille said:Not sure about this one because if the food is covered it should be ok. But the virus can live on paper and cardboard for some time so probably a small possibly. Someone else may know more about this. I don't think it is a huge risk but I would guess there could be a small possibly of transmission.AggieDawg12 said:
What's the story with takeout and/or delivery of food? We're under full shut down. However, still want to try and help some businesses any way we can. Ordering takeout or delivery is a way to do that and have some family fun. If someone is sick making or delivering food can they transfer the virus through food contamination?
The studies showed 90% reduction in steel/plastic (nonporous surface) in 12 hrs, and 4-8 hours for cardboard (porous). However, the tests were conducted by drying the sample on the surface and then applying a liquid cell culture medium... this would be similar to licking the surface. Obviously licking the surface (or touching with wet hands) would transfer more of the dried sample than a dry touch.Reveille said:Not sure about this one because if the food is covered it should be ok. But the virus can live on paper and cardboard for some time so probably a small possibly. Someone else may know more about this. I don't think it is a huge risk but I would guess there could be a small possibly of transmission.AggieDawg12 said:
What's the story with takeout and/or delivery of food? We're under full shut down. However, still want to try and help some businesses any way we can. Ordering takeout or delivery is a way to do that and have some family fun. If someone is sick making or delivering food can they transfer the virus through food contamination?