'Mild COVID' isn't always mild: Tips for recovering at home

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Millions of other vaccinated Americans have had to deal with 'mild COVID'—not sick enough to require hospital-level treatment, but not asymptomatic.

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"I couldn't get the water hot enough," said Henry, 65, recalling his first symptom. Overnight, he developed a sore throat, followed by fatigue and a cough. A day or two later, something really scared him while taking his first deep breath of the morning.STOCK IMAGE/Getty ImagesA home antigen test confirmed his suspicions almost immediately.

Millions of other vaccinated Americans have had to deal with"mild COVID" -- not sick enough to require hospital-level treatment, but not asymptomatic. As cases climb in the U.S., focus remains on the sickest and the nation's overstretched hospitals and health care workers, but many others are suffering at home and discovering mild COVID to be a major disruptor.

"If you're not sick enough to go to the hospital, there is a tendency to fill some of those roles," he added.For those home with COVID-19 or those caring for loved ones at home, Dr. Jay Bhatt of Family Christian Health Center in Chicago recommends plenty of rest, fluids and over-the-counter pain relievers as directed.

 

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Just like a hot sauce - some milds are more mild than others!

But when it's not mild......that's just covid right?

Those that are anti-vaxx are the ruination of civilizations in the world. Their loss is of no meaning compared to the greater loss. The needs or beliefs of the one, can never overcome the needs and beliefs of the many.

My biggest issue is being off work for 2 weeks with no income. Yes 2 weeks per my employer.

That doesn’t sound terribly mild.

And yet media outlets like you keep spreading mass hysteria and fear. At least you reported this.

Why do I feel like there is a big pharma executive and a govt official out there screaming 'Damn you omicron! We were 10 years and 55 more booster shots away from making them believe they needed us in ever neverenough

That’s still exactly what we’re looking for, hospitals at critical mass is absolutely horrifying to me. And within multiple states, cannot have that happening guys. That means they can’t assist with heart issues, broken bones ( even those out of skin which furthers chances of

Susan has the sniffles!!

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