The differences between COVID-19 in different forms of severity of the disease are describedreports ” Parliamentary newspaper “.
So, with a mild form of COVID-19, improvement occurs a few days after the first signs appear. This is due to the activation of the immune system, which begins to fight the pathogen. In this case, the general condition of the patient improves on the 5-6th day, but the fever and lack of smell may persist for some time. Full recovery occurs on the 10-14th day.
With moderate severity of the disease, instead of improvement, the patient may develop shortness of breath, chest tightness and severe weakness, and during this period the temperature rises strongly. It was during this period, the newspaper notes, that you should consult a doctor, since these signs may indicate lung damage. When treatment is started on time, improvement occurs on the 12-14th day, and for full recovery it may take up to a month.
The severe form of the disease is characterized by the development of such complications in the patient as acute respiratory distress syndrome – respiratory failure, accompanied by the development of pulmonary edema. This complication can also affect other organs. In this case, it is necessary to connect the patient to mechanical ventilation, and it may take up to two months before recovery.