PALLIATIVE CARE DURING PANDEMIC ERA OF COVID-19

 

Palliative care during pandemic era of covid-19

Now the time has changed to the fearful days for many as the Covid 19 has came..

This affecting all age group but most affecting in children and old-age. So it is necessary to take care of them very efficiently

Now living with covid-19 disease is extremely challenging. It's a disease of respiratory system that primarily affects our lung and then other organ or system of the body like nervous system, digestive system, etc. These can include body ache, headache, difficulty breathing. Covid-19 also cause mental disturbances such as nervousness, mood swings, depression, and personality changes.

As symptoms of chronic lung disease nearly matches with covid-19 patient and family member may get panic of occurring Covid-19 to them. Thus, it is needed to take extra care of the people suffering from chronic lung disease

These challenges are difficult, but they can be managed so that you and your family can live life as well as possible. Palliative care can ease your burden and improve your quality of life.

 

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness, like chronic lung disease. This type of care is focused on relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is provided by a specially trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who work together with a patient’s other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and it can be provided along with other medical treatment.

 

How Palliative Care Helps Those Living with chronic lung disease

Palliative care teams are expertly trained to manage the symptoms, side effects, and stresses of serious illnesses like chronic lung disease. They can provide rescue inhaler to reduce lung stress, medication to dilate bronchial secretions, calm nervousness, and manage shortness of breath. Do rehabilitation with pulmonary rehabilitate specialist. They can also help you adjust, understand complex medical information, and match your treatment choices to your needs and goals like exercises and eating habits.

Palliative care specialists can support you and your family as you process what the diagnosis of chronic lung  disease means for you, and those you love. It is important to remember that the team is there for you and for your family.

 

How to Get Palliative Care

If you or a loved one are living with chronic lung disease, ask your doctor for a referral to palliative care. Palliative care is available in most hospitals and it is growing in outpatient clinics. In some areas, palliative care teams are available for home visits also.

 

COVID-19 Safety Reminder

As someone with a serious illness, it’s important that you keep following health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19. The virus is still circulating and you may have more than one risk factor that could lead to severe complications if you catch this infection. The virus is spread through person-to-person contact, via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or even simply talks. It’s not always clear if someone is infected. These include proper and frequent hand washing or use of hand sanitizer, wearing face coverings in public, and physical distancing with anyone outside of your immediate family circle.

    Savita Pathekar

    Tutor

    Career College Of Nursing,Bhopal