COVID-19, IMMUNE SYSTEM & HEALTHY WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF!
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
Immune Function
Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne were able to test blood samples at four different time points in an otherwise healthy woman in her 40s, who presented with COVID-19 and had mild-to-moderate symptoms. Her condition was managed through intravenous fluid rehydration without supplemental oxygenation. No antibiotics, steroids or antiviral agents were used. The research team was able to use her blood samples to map the response of her immune system to the virus.
As reported by Dailymail, UK, It was found that-
“Three days after the patient was admitted, a large population of several immune cells was found in the blood, which are often a tell-tale sign of recovery during seasonal influenza infection, so it was predicted that the patient would recover in three days, which is what happened.”
Professor Katherine Kedzierska, a leading influenza immunology researcher in Melbourne said-
“A Robust Immune Response was associated with clinical recovery”
This correlates with the initial theories that a strong and healthy Immune system may help you survive these uncertain times. However, a strong and healthy immune system does not just springs up in a day or two. To build up your immunity, certain lifestyle changes such as Daily Exercise, Healthy diet, Reducing Stress are in order.
