If my state doesn’t have a shelter in place policy can I still go outside? Anika H. Ahmed, MD During the Coronavirus pandemic, the terms “lockdown”, “shelter in place”, and “stay at home” are being used on a daily basis across the globe. Some countries like China and India have a strict “lockdown” during which …
Is 325 mg Aspirin as effective for fever reduction? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Aspirin is a salicylate and a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is commonly used to reduce fevers, mild muscular aches and pains, headaches, toothaches, or mild flu-like symptoms. To reduce a fever, it can be taken in a dose between 325 mg (milligram) …
Is the US food supply safe? Anika H. Ahmed, MD The COVID-19 pandemic spreads by person to person transmission through droplet infection. Close contact with any infective COVID-19 person can transmit the infectious Coronavirus leading to symptoms of COVID-19. Humans handle food and it goes through various hands of food industry workers before it makes …
Who is at risk for catching COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Following the pandemic of COVID-19 as a physician, I see that great unease, fear, and confusion surround COVID-19. After the declaration of a national emergency and the institution of lock-down orders in most states, many are wondering if they could potentially contract the virus. …
What OTC medicines should I take if I start feeling flu-like symptoms? Anika H. Ahmed, MD One sickness that takes its toll on everyone in Fall every year is the Flu. That has now been joined by COVID-19 as of December 2019, which also has flu-like symptoms. Both are viral infections that can be fatal, …
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What should be my first step if I think I have COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD Being a physician with more than 25 years’ experience in preventive medicine, I always look first for the cause of the problem and the possible measures needed to stop the cause from giving rise to a full blown disease …
What if my underlying condition is/has been under control? Anika H. Ahmed, MD The primary job of a physician is to diagnose any chronic medical condition early before it gets blown into a severe illness, which could lead to complications. The main challenge of every physician is managing a chronic medical condition long term and …
What makes for a weak immune system? Anika H. Ahmed, MD The immune system is the main defense system of the body made up of white blood cells, antibodies, lymph nodes and other organs that filter all infection and react with inflammatory cells to control the infection. A weak immune system is by definition that …
What exactly is self-quarantine? Anika H. Ahmed, MD When thinking of self-quarantine for COVID-19, one must understand the meaning of self-quarantine. It involves staying at home for 14 days in order to prevent the further transmission of coronavirus to others, close monitoring of any developed symptoms, and avoiding close contact with everyone at home for …
What are the earliest symptoms of COVID-19? Anika H. Ahmed, MD COVID-19 has a long incubation period of 2-14 days, before any symptoms appear. On average it takes 5-6 days for symptoms to appear in someone infected with COVID-19, but they can appear as late as 14 days after being infected. It has a wide …
