How can I treat symptoms of COVID-19 at home?
Your healthcare provider might recommend the following to relieve symptoms and support your body’s natural defenses:• Taking medications, like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to reduce fever• Drinking water or receiving intravenous fluids to stay hydrated• Getting plenty of rest to help the body fight the virus
Which medications can help reduce the symptoms of COVID-19?
In terms of specifics: acetaminophen (Tylenol), naproxen (Aleve) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) can help lower your fever, assuming you don't have a health history that should prevent you from using them. It's usually not necessary to lower a fever – an elevated temperature is meant to help your body fight off the virus.Dec 21, 2021
What if I can’t afford to pay for the at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 test(s) upfront?
See full answerHealth plans and insurers are strongly incentivized to set up a network of convenient options across the country, such as pharmacies and retailers, where people will be able to order online or walk in and pick up at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free rather than going through the process of having to submit claims for reimbursement. Consumers can find out from their plan or insurer if it is providing direct coverage of over-the-counter COVID-19 tests through such a network of preferred pharmacies or retailers.You can also access free testing in the community. A list of community-based testing sites can be found here. COVID-19 tests are also available without cost-sharing to covered individuals when administered by a health care provider like a nurse, doctor, or pharmacist, without limitation.Jan 12, 2022
What can I drink if I have COVID-19?
Water should be your No. 1 choice for drinking fluids. But you can have other drinks that contain water, such as lemon juice (diluted in water and unsweetened), tea, and coffee. Do not consume too much caffeine, and avoid sweetened fruit juices, syrups, fruit juice concentrates, and any drinks that contain sugar.Aug 19, 2021
What should I do if COVID-19 symptoms are mild enough and I can recover at home?
• Rest. It can make you feel better and may speed your recovery.• Stay home. Don't go to work, school, or public places.• Drink fluids. You lose more water when you're sick. Dehydration can make symptoms worse and cause other health problems.• Monitor. If your symptoms get worse, call your doctor right away.Jan 25, 2022
What do I do if I have mild symptoms of COVID-19?
If you have milder symptoms like a fever, shortness of breath, or coughing: Stay home unless you need medical care. If you do need to go in, call your doctor or hospital first for guidance. Tell your doctor about your illness.Jan 25, 2022
Will I have to pay for my COVID-19 test up front?
See full answerThe Biden-Harris Administration is strongly incentivizing health plans and insurers to set up a network of convenient locations across the country such as pharmacies or retailers where people with private health coverage will be able to order online or walk in and pick up at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free, rather than going through the process of having to submit claims for reimbursement. Consumers can find out from their plan or insurer if it provides direct coverage of over-the-counter COVID-19 tests through such a program or whether they will need to submit a claim for reimbursement. If you are charged for your test after January 15, keep your receipt and submit a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement.Jan 12, 2022
How long can loss of smell from COVID-19 last?
In most cases, loss of smell lasts only a few weeks, but for more than 12 percent of people with COVID-19, olfactory dysfunction persists in the form of ongoing reduction in the ability to smell or changes in how smells are perceived.Feb 3, 2022
How much does the COVID-19 vaccine cost without insurance?
COVID-19 vaccines are available for everyone ages 5 years and older at no cost. Vaccines were paid for with taxpayer dollars and will be given free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of insurance or immigration status.
How long does it take to recover from COVID-19?
Fortunately, people who have mild to moderate symptoms typically recover in a few days or weeks.Feb 25, 2022
How can I speed up the healing time of the COVID-19?
Some of the things you can do to speed your healing are similar to how you might take care of the flu or a bad cold. Eat healthy foods. If you feel like eating, fuel your body with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to get better. Limit sugary or highly processed foods like cookies and sodas.Jan 25, 2022
How long does it take to get better from COVID-19?
Those with a mild case of COVID-19 usually recover in one to two weeks. For severe cases, recovery can take six weeks or more, and for some, there may be lasting symptoms with or without damage to the heart, kidneys, lungs and brain.Jan 24, 2022