#Best Doctor for Cough and cold in Rajasthan

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Whether you are suffering from a common cold and cough or a serious ailment like cancer or kidney disorders, you can get the best holistic treatment by the experienced ayurvedic doctor in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

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Chronic Cough- Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment: Dr. Nishtha Singh

Coughing is usually our body’s response to eliminate foreign particles or antigens out of the system, mixed with mucus, i.e., substances that can irritate our lungs. But it can also be a sign of an infection or an underlying illness. Depending upon the type of infection, it can be acute or chronic. 

Chronic can be either wet or dry. If wet, it produces phlegm, i.e., mucus, that blocks the airways and causes difficulty in breathing. A dry cough irritates the throat, so cough treatment is necessary for people who have a chronic cough.

A cough that lasts for more than 8 weeks in adults is referred to as a chronic cough. However, in the case of children, it is chronic if it stays for more than 4 weeks. Regular coughing disturbs your daily life. It might keep you awake at night or can cause distraction from your work. But still, it is more than just that. Other than keeping you annoyed, it affects your work, sleep, and everyday routines. 

Usually, chronic cough occurs due to any of the treatable causes. Seldom often do they occur from major life-threatening causes like lung cancer. 

Consult a specialist if coughing stays for more than the above-mentioned periods or if it causes problems such as breathing difficulties. Consult Dr. Nishtha Singh is the best chest specialist and the best doctor for cough and cold in Jaipur, Rajasthan. 

Causes of chronic cough: 

Many factors can contribute to the possibility of chronic cough. Sometimes, multiple factors may be responsible. 

Common causes of chronic cough include: 

1. Asthma: In one of the types of asthma i.e., cough-variant asthma, coughing is the primary symptom. It occurs when the person’s upper tract is sensitive to cold air or fragrances or chemicals and allergens. The irritants in the air cause irritation in the upper respiratory tract producing phlegm. 

2. Post-nasal drip: Also referred to as UACS, i.e., Upper airway cough syndrome which is a triggered reflex due to dripping down of the extra mucus, produced by your nose or sinuses, to the back of your throat. This causes irritation in the throat thereby producing a cough as a reflex. 

3. COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as emphysema or bronchitis cause obstructed airflow from the lungs. Extra mucus causes such obstruction and triggers coughing. The color of sputum might also change depending on the severity of the disease. 

4. GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease): Our stomach produces acid which helps in the digestion of food. this acid backflows into the throat through the esophagus causing irritation in the throat and leading to a cough. This vicious cycle can turn into a chronic cough. 

5. After effects of infection: Severe Lung infections such as pneumonia or flu can leave behind lingering aftereffects that stay for quite some time. The airways remain inflamed even after most of the symptoms have gone away, thus causing a chronic cough. 

 Other possible but less common causes of chronic cough include: 

Aspiration- swallowing of food or saliva into the airways instead of a food pipe. 

Bronchiolitis- inflammation of bronchioles, mostly in children. 

Bronchiectasis- dilated airways due to excess mucus. 

Sarcoidosis i.e., clusters of inflamed cells in the lungs or other parts of the body. 

Cystic fibrosis

Heart diseases

Lung cancer. 

Chronic Cough Symptoms:

Coughing when accompanied by other symptoms, indicates when to consult a specialist. Some of the common symptoms include: 

Sore throat

Difficulty in breathing

Running nose 

Congestion 

Hoarse voice

Chronic cough can increase the following issues: 

dizziness

discomfort

Headache

fatigue

appetite loss

Chronic Cough Treatment: 

Cough Treatment depends upon a detailed diagnosis following which the treatment procedures begin depending on the cause and severity of the cause. 

If it is because of acid reflux, antacids are prescribed to control the amount of acid in the stomach. 

Cases of asthma require inhalers and bronchodilators (also required in bronchitis). 

Decongestants or antihistamines are recommended in cases of post-nasal drip which is a common cause of chronic cough. 

Other than these, lifestyle changes can also benefit these conditions such as diet intake, avoiding food that can cause acid refluxes, and sleeping with the head of the bed raised. 

Visit Dr. Nishtha Singh, the best chest expert for medical assistance, and get the best cough treatment in Jaipur, Rajasthan. 

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ZHL Rajasthan - Importance of Primary Care Doctors

Primary care doctors play a very critical role since they manage our day-to-day health needs. In today’s increasingly complex world wherein majority of us face ailments or illness which are related to our lifestyle, having a primary care doctor that knows your health history is imperative.

Ziqitza Healthcare ltd, one of India's finest healthcare and emergency service providers explains that a long-term relationship with a primary care doctor can keep a patient healthier, lower his/her medical costs, better manage the chronic diseases and provide a higher level of satisfaction with their care.

 Ziqitza further explains the functionality of a primary care provider and essays that a primary care provider is a healthcare professional that is easily accessible and helps manage your health effectively. A primary care provider is the first line of defence and the first person you talk to when you have a medical problem which is not an emergency. Primary healthcare providers are typically doctors, however, nurses and physical assistants also provide primary care.

Ziqitza Healthcare calls primary care providers or doctors as your long-time partners who share your responsibility and keep you healthy both physically and mentally. Ziqitza Rajasthan resonates the same and lists down benefits of having a primary care doctor or physician:

 1.       Continuity:  The first and most important benefit of having a single primary care doctor or a single physician for your primary healthcare needs is continuity. The physician has all your records ranging from immunizations, stomachaches to simple cold and flu. He/she knows your family history and disease history of your family as well, therefore you don’t have to explain anything to him/her. He/she would know what to prescribe and in what doses.

2.       Convenience: The next best benefit of having a single primary care doctor is the range of health services they provide. Ziqitza Limited explains that primary care doctors’ services range from preventive care, to care for chronic diseases like, diabetes, hypertension, asthma; and care services for acute conditions such as high fever, digestive troubles and coughs.

3.       Maintenance of your health: ZHL Rajasthan points out that a primary care doctor is uniquely positioned to assist you in identifying health problems and avoiding them. Based on your medical history, family history etc, he/she can determine if you’re at high risk for ailments such as cancer, heart related diseases, blood pressure etc. A primary care doctor can help in preventing and early diagnoses of these conditions and assist in tackling them at an earlier stage.

4.       Early Diagnosis & Detection: This is perhaps the most important benefit of having a single physical care doctor. Having a single doctor who has the knowledge of all your family and case history, and regular checkups, makes it more likely for any health issues to be detected early and diagnosed. This absolutely increases the chances of treating them early, before it is too late.

5.       Communication becomes Easy: Ziqitza Limited Rajasthan points out that having a single primary care doctor enables an environment for easy and better communication. When the patient knows the doctor and is familiar with the staff, it becomes easy for the patient to converse about sensitive issues. Being in a familiar setting enables an easy and convenient communication channel.

 Ziqitza Health care limited, remarks that it is given and understood that at some point, everyone will fall sick or fall under the weather, and will seek medical opinion. It is during this time that having a primary care doctor makes perfect sense, because they add trust and also act as the first contact into a health care system. As a safeguard, the primary care doctors provide preventive care, assist patients with healthy lifestyle choices, and also treat common ailments.

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Sar pass trek from Kasol : Stairway to heaven

“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

Trek time – End of May

India is a land of natural wonders and mesmerizing beauty. The Himalayan ranges in the northern part of India are a feast for eyes and a challenge for enthusiastic trekkers. I and my friends were eager to trek over Sar pass(literally means passing over the lake as the lake is frozen normally and we cross over it) in one of the most beautiful stretches in the Himalayas.I am glad this trip happened. We booked our trek with YHAI (the cheap and best organizers) around January. Me, Karthik, Rishab, Saurabh and Preetham took flight from Goa to Delhi, whereas Arun and Sumith took flight from Bangalore to Delhi. From there we took HRTC Volvo to Bhunter (better bus, compared to other private Volvo bus).Our base camp was at Kasol, we can take a local bus from Bhunter which is 30 km from Kasol, due to curvy roads it takes around 2 hours to reach. Its fascinating to see all the people from different parts of India with different age group and profession coming to Kasol to trek over Sar pass. Kasol has many Israelians visiting over the year during different season to get the feels of Himalayas and of course weed. The trek was eye opening journey for me as I reflected upon myself throughout the trek, also the Trek is a heaven for photographers and nature lovers due to bewitching landscape and Himalayan flora and fauna.

View from base camp

Base camp

Our base camp was great it was located near the river and we had the view of the snowy mountain that we had to climb. But we wanted to start trek as soon as possible. They had us do exercise, rock climbing, rapling and acclimatization walk of about 4km to see our fitness level, well these things were not easy at all as I had not done any physical activity for many days, so in other words, these exercises actually helped us. The night was filled with entertainment activities (Jack and Jill ... cough) for team bonding and just get us out the tents during the freezing nights of Kasol. There were occasional rains now and then but our batch was luckiest as we missed the rain narrowly all the time.It would only rain during lunch time or after we reached other camp sites. At evening we would go to Kasol market and hang out at our tea spot and get some free wifi and go further and eat some tasty momo's ( these momo's are the best ), some of them did last minute shopping for the trek and were all set for the trek.

The trek itself is challenging as we had issues with weather now and then, even the local people could not predict what the weather will be like. Also, we can easily catch fever or cold and have stomach upset all the time, there are chances to get altitude sickness, but it's all part of the trek.Our batch had 2 doctors and they would give Tablets if there is any need, but our batch was mostly very healthy and there were no major health issues with anyone. There were also frequent trekkers and experienced trekkers who had done Sar pass several times.

YHAI did a good job at providing tents, tasty food, awesome guides for the trek, toilet facility in the middle of nowhere, water facility, sleeping bag, blankets, rucksack etc.The trek was painstakingly well planned by our organizers. Not to forget all the camp leaders where from Rajasthan (:p) and were very strict in some cases, they sacrifice thier time to do volunteer job here at the camp.

Base camp at Kasol

At acclimatization walk

There are several things to consider before trek like your health. Also, you need to be prepared for the trek. Buy thermals, jackets, lunchbox, mug, good trekking shoes (preferably shows from Decathalon ), raincoat or ponchos. All these things are available in Kasol but they might be costly in some cases so you can purchase these things beforehand. The difficult part was to leave behind some stuff and pack up for the trek (bag must not be more than 6kg + lunch pack + water bottles).

There are many things to say but I will keep it short, yet descriptive about the trek details. Each day follows about trek from one camp to another camp site, while we trek over mountains ,valley, forest, snow and water streams. The experience was overwhelming. The guides where localites who knew the tracks properly and were super human trekkers considering they do this for their living.

Stream in Kasol

Day 1: Kasol to Grahan

Feet: 6500ft to 7700ft

Kms: 9 km

Time taken: 7 hours

Difficulty: Easy to Medium

Grahan camp

This was our first day of trek and was told the trek would be relatively easy, but we were wrong , trekking is always challenging we had to climb hills to move forward so it takes away all the energy , we reached lunch point around 1 pm ate some momo's and took rest and started trek again, the terrain is good we saw variety of forest trees and streams , the weather was pleasant enough for Trek and thank god there was no rain, as we reached Grahan we found local children(pahadis) asking for chocolates (they say, "tata! Toffee") , if we gave chocolates to one kid they he/she would run away without sharing it with other kids , there was a kid called Mohit he would forget that he had come to our tent before and would go on to ask for chocolates again!(LOL). The campsite was near a field with hills surrounding it.After we reached camp all of them were tired and dozing off, as this was the last place with human inhabitation I wanted to see the village. So me along with Karthik and Rahul(Tarzan) went to village for some adventure ,luckily we found our guide in the village ,he was happy enough to show us his village , it had narrow paths with a different kind of house , there was school(they had till 8th standard) , school playground where children were playing volleyball , other small kids running around , apple trees , sacred temple (no one other than their village people can enter the temple) and giant 250 year old tree . The village was lively until it started raining, we ran across the streets to our camp site. The scenery after the rainfall was alluring .Night is usually cold , we go inside our sleeping bags which is awesome experience in itself as we don't feel any cold. Usually, in camps, old people would be playing cards or play anthyakshari, but we had our power banks and smartphones to play mini militia to spend our time. Atul(Royal boom) had become a pro at the end of trek, speaking of which savatha bhabi(Sumith) or swagger swami (Preetham ) would be on top of the point table always.Not to forget Jitu's non stop hindi speaking skills and Iyer playing music non stop.

Children playing at Grahan

In deep discussion 

Puppy at Grahan

Day 2 : GRAHAN TO PADRI

Feet: 7700ft to 9300ft

Kms: 9 km

Time taken: 5 hours

Difficulty: Easy

Herd of goats en-route Padri

The easiest track of the trek no steep hills or downhill ,just a steady track, still it was not a bummer as I had lots of fun as the whole trek was in the forest. We reached the next camp very early and had lots of time to rest. There are Maggi and tea points throughout the treks, yes they are costly but 70 rs for maggi in Sar pass is very reasonable, the price increases as we go to higher altitude as the weather is totally messed up as we climb up.

Padri camp site

Padri camp

On of the best camp site, it was situated in a valley, so there was a large open field where you can see horse grazing and galloping around and in front of the camp there is Snow capped mountain which we had to eventually climb, the Himalayan range looked majestic and arresting at the same time.The phantom-white mountain reared into the sky. I had quality time outside the camp taking pictures and roaming around in the cold as it just rained for about an hour, the field was very slippery so its advised to wear shoes all the time outside.The toilets are usually outside in the forests, but we where free to do our business in the open woods(the best?).

Horse grazing in the open field

Day 3 : PADRI TO MIN THATCH

Feet: 9300ft to 11200ft

Kms: 11.5 kms

Time taken: About 9 hours

Difficulty: Difficult

One of the tiring track of the trek was extremely steep and had some dangerous routes to cross, I was feeling hungry as we left the camp early but reaching lunch point was very difficult , lunch point was at the top of the hill , there were pahadi women selling buttermilk which was delicious and cheaper than those Maggi . There was constant fear of rain and we needed to open our raincoat/ponchos which is a big headache. But as for our convenience, there was only little drizzles here and there.Usually, these tracks have some snow here and there but we didn't get the chance to encounter any snow. Finally, after the trek, we reached our camp. As there was lots of rain, this was a slushy camp. The walkway was dirty and slippery but the view from behind our tent was just gorgeous. After a hot cup of tea followed by soup, I was in the mood to enjoy the beauty of Min Thatch. I had some stomach upset here (and lasted the rest of the trek :( ) because I had eaten something wrong, the camp was never boring we had our Rajasthani friends doing all the entertainment in the form of jokes and mockery between Ronak and Atul.Rahul(Tarzan) would come first to camp site and reserve us the best tents. At night time it was cold still we went outside for stargazing, man was it beautiful!

View from Min Thatch camp site

Day 4 :MIN THATCH TO NAGARU

Feet: 11200ft to 12500ft

Kms: 9.5 kms

Time taken: 7 to 8 hours

Difficulty: Medium

Steep climb to Nagaru

The trek is very steep but we had to trek in a single line and put slow trekkers in the front , so there was no fatigue ,there was only slow climbing, the path looked dangerous ,one slip could mean death as there were many loose stones lying on the path, so trek shoes is a must, we also had wooden stick for balance, we could see that we were constantly climbing up towards the peak ,yet it was far way . The lunch point here was most breathtaking as it was located just near a steep slope. We had food and waited for the rain to go away (we were lucky again as we didn't get rain while trekking). The serrated phantom-white mountains loomed in the distance as we made our way towards them . After we reached the camp, the sun was out. The camp leader said that we were lucky to have the sun as other batches didn't get this chance. Also, we had good water access as the snow was melting fast. And hey we get mobile network here!!! .We could see the mountain that we had to climb tomorrow in order to reach sar pass, it was filled with snow, we where very excited to climb it. We slept early as we had to wake up at 2 am for the trek else the snow starts melting and it will be difficult to trek.

Nagaru lunchpoint

Nagaru camp at good sunlight

Day 5 : NAGARU TO SAR PASS TO BISKERI

Date: May 8 2014

Feet: 12500ft to 13800ft to 11000ft

Kms: 14 kms

Time taken: 10 hours

Difficulty: Medium

Heaven called Sar Pass

This is the D-day we will reach sar on this day, we left our camps at 4 am it was very cold, we had to trek on the snow, we had a steep but slow climb to sar pass.  One thing to remember here is to follow everything the guides tell you. Don’t try to break any rules as it can be fatal. it was 6:30 when we reached sar pass, it was literally heaven on earth the place was so beautiful it can't be explained in words , there was a crimson hue over the horizon as the sun shined with pride over the mighty Himalayas , we had so much fun on the snow, as it was flat land , we had war of snowballs and had few group pics .The heaven-touching apex of the mountain was drenched in brilliant light. Spikes of thin light impaled the snow in a bristling, moving line. There was one guide who bought flute here and started playing sweet melodies in it. The atmosphere was so pleasant. Even though we wanted to stay on that frozen lake we had to move forward to next camp, we had to trek through the snow, again one slip in snow we will slide down and need to climb up, the guides have ice axe to make way the path, even I slipped once , but because of the wooden stick I was saved big time!!. Sunglasses is a must as the sunlight directly reflects from the snow to our eyes. Finally our guides left us behind from the sliding point, we had to slide for about 300 m downwards, this was the most fun part of the trek, sliding down on snow is awesome, my slide was good and had a jump while hit the speed breaker and also couldnt stop and hit ajja (Preetham ) from behind , we slid together for another 100 m(LOL) .

 We reached lunch point and had some Maggi. The lunch point was an open field, it was picturesque and winsome. After that we had to climb down, my knees and toes were hurting after climbing down. Basekri camp was beautiful, buffaloes and horses grazing around and the weather was rather pleasant other than some occasional showers.

Lunch point after Sar Pass

Day 6 : Beskeri to Barshini to Kasol

From Beskeri we wanted to skip Bhandak thack(mini Switzerland) as many of them were ill and were tired as fuck. So we planned to go to Kasol directly the next day. We took short cut to barsheni , there was only climbing down from here on , it was steep climb down so it was difficult , few of the fast trekkers reached the bus stand very early , I took my time and was taking it easy enjoying the nature and resting here and there finally we reached about 6,600 ft from 11000ft . We took a cab to our base camp, which is around 15 km.You can also catch bus to Kasol from barshini.

We were feeling sticky as we had not taken shower for days. I took shower in Delhi the next day, but Delhi was 45 degree, very hot and with lots of pollution. It was huge contrast from the beautiful sar pass trek. It was major shocker and upset to me. I just wanted to leave Delhi and go to my home.

Conclusion

At the end YHAI had planned the trek very well they served good food and water, the tents were placed at good spots. They had good cooperation from the local people, otherwise, trek would have been near to impossible, transportation of foods to those camp sites is very difficult. The photos where taken from Karthik's SLR and Arun's Oneplus 3. The dogs in this region are beautiful with furs.Also, the trek varies from person to person, it is never the same trek. When I referred to one blog the had snow from Min Thatch itself, but we encountered snow only at Nagaru camp. So the trek was a great experience for me, I just loved it and I am eagerly waiting to visit Kasol maybe in different season. 

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Whether you have a Cold, your nose is running or you have a cough. So, it is any allergies, season’s flu virus, or cold?? There are likenesses to each of the three, yet a couple of indications can enable you to reveal them separately. Dr. Nishtha Singh is one of the most experienced and trusted Best Doctor for Cough and Cold in Jaipur for treating cough and cold in Jaipur.

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Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd  - Here’s how you can differentiate between Regular Monsoon Ailments and Covid-19

Coronavirus is a never seen before pandemic that has left the world terrified. One cannot do anything but take precautions to safeguard their health. Now after the second wave of coronavirus even one sneeze, cough or even the slightest temperature seems like a COVID alarm. While it is good to be cautious about these symptoms, don't forget this monsoon season can also be responsible for the changes in your body. Monsoons are generally associated with infections and diseases, mainly because of the change in weather, drop in humidity, waterlogging, mosquito breeding, etc.When a person infected with monsoon diseases coughs, sneezes, or even talks, they unknowingly spray tiny droplets, which are bacteria and viruses’ carriers.

Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd says some of the common monsoon-related ailments are Dengue, Malaria, Viral fever, Chikungunya. While COVID-19 is a viral infection associated with coronavirus, whose relation and impacts in monsoon are yet not known. Here we will discuss some common symptoms of these infections.

Dengue:

Dengue is a common monsoon fever, that lasts for up to seven days. Characterized with a drop and then a small revival towards the end. Symptoms include headache, swollen and painful joints, followed by a rash. After the fever, one may experience swelling on finger and toe joints while some patients report a rash over their arms, torsos, and legs.  

Chikungunya:

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by tiger AedesAlbopictus mosquito causing severe joint pain and fever, other symptoms include headache, nausea, muscle pain, rash, and fatigue. There is no cure for Chikungunya and those infected rely on treatment to relieve their symptoms.  

Malaria:

Monsoon season brings water logging problems facilitating conducive conditions for mosquito breeding. Malaria is one of the common diseases caused by female mosquitoes. Fever, chills, body aches are the most common symptoms. Of all, Cerebral malaria is considered the most dangerous form causing most of the Malaria deaths. If untreated, Malaria can lead to severe complications like severe anaemia, jaundice, liver, and kidney failure. Antimalarial medications are prescribed as a malaria treatment.  

Viral Fever:

Viral fever is a common monsoon disease, caused by sudden weather changes. Symptoms include fever, body aches, and chills. Seasonal Viral fever is contagious spreading through infected droplets in the air or proximity with infected secretions. Viral fever lasts for 3 to 7 days. Severe fever is observed in the first three days of infection0000. Monsoon viral fever is usually self-limiting and does not require antibiotics unless there is a secondary infection.

Common Cold and Flu:

Common cold and flu are very frequent during the monsoon months. The sudden change in weather causes temperature fluctuations which lead to cold and flu. The common cold is a highly contagious disease, due to the rapid virus transmission infecting the upper respiratory tract.Symptoms of cold and flu involve the runny or stuffy nose, throat irritation, and soreness, and fever. Strong immunity is the best resistance to prevent the common cold.A healthy, balanced, and nutritious diet adds to body resistance, lessening the chances of the infection.

Dr. Datar from Ziqitza Healthcare (ZHL) says you can still enjoy the season if you are just a bit cautious:

Try to keep your home and surroundings mosquito-free.

Use mosquito repellent and wear full-sleeved clothes while stepping out.

Avoid visiting crowded places to reduce your risk of viral infections.

Drink boiled water.

Consume fresh homemade food.

Make sure your home is well ventilated.

Wash hands before eating any food.

Avoid touching your nose and mouth with your hand without washing them.

Ziqitza Rajasthan has observed there has been written a lot on the precautionary measures to avoid COVID-19, but understanding the difference between coronavirus, common cold and flu is crucial to spread positive vibes among the masses as they can panic as some symptoms of coronavirus, common cold and flu are same. ZHL Rajasthan shares a table to make it simpler for you.

The season is changing right now and one might catch fever or cold. But do not panic.Monsoon diseases are highly infectiousFollow this guide to differentiate between coronavirus, cold and flu and stay calm.To prevent the risk of transmission Ziqitza urges you to consult doctor if you are experiencing any symptoms, don’t delay your diagnosis.You can also call at the government health helplines like 104 Health Helpline to consult and to stay safe and healthy.

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Ziqitza Healthcare : Things you should know about Second Wave

It has been more than a year since the deadly Covid-19 wreaked havoc in India and even after several efforts to contain its spread, the second wave of the virus is currently spreading like wildfire in the nation. Like all other pandemics in the past, a second wave with the Covid-19 was an expected occurrence. But the first wave did give us very important lessons of preventing a second one. Since we did not learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it.

During the second Covid wave, the most common symptoms remain dry cough, fever, loss of taste, and smell, however, there has been evidence of the mutated forms of the virus producing different symptoms and reportedly being more transmissible.

 We at Ziqitza have observed in the previous wave, children almost escaped unscathed. Increasing numbers of symptomatic infections in children is another concern in the current wave. This change in the age group of symptomatic infection is also evident because a higher number of younger people are getting infected this time around. This may be attributed to the fact that this is the age group that steps out to work and socialize but at the same time show very poor compliance to Covid-appropriate behavior.

Runny nose, vomiting, loose motions, and coughs that begin early but continue for over 2 weeks are being seen much more commonly with the current variant. In some individuals, there is no fever at all and in others fever sometimes begins only a day or two after the other symptoms. Since patients do not attribute their colds and abdominal discomfort to Covid, they continue interacting with people until the fever strikes. By then, they have transmitted the virus to a few households.

Ziqitza Rajasthan, therefore, urges citizens that they should isolate themselves at the very onset of anything uncomfortable they experience, be it even a headache or even a slight sore throat.

Why are New Mutations a big concern?

Researchers have discovered a new variant with two new mutations which may be better at evading the immune system. In 15-20 percent of samples from the Indian state of Maharashtra (the state accounting for 62 percent of cases in the country), a new, double mutation in key areas of the virus has been detected. These are now known as the E484Q and L452R mutations.

What makes the variant different is that both of these mutations are concerning because they are located in a key portion of the virus the spike protein that it uses to penetrate human cells. Spike proteins attach via a “receptor binding domain”, meaning the virus can attach to receptors in our cells.

These new mutations include changes to the spike protein that make it a “better fit” for human cells. This means the virus can gain entry more easily and multiply faster.

Given what we have seen with other similar mutations, it might also make it harder for our immune system to recognize the virus due to its slightly different shape. This means our immune system may not be able to recognize the virus as something it has to produce antibodies against.

With new variants on the rise, what India needs the most right now is an effective strain surveillance system and data analysis. Currently, we have only limited information on the number of variant infections, reinfections, or infections post-vaccination. This data is absolutely essential to strengthen our Covid combat strategy. To really understand how the virus is evolving and to what extent the new variants have spread, we need to sequence more samples says Dr. Datar, Ziqitza Limited

What must we as individuals do?

A combination of new strains, vaccine hesitancy, and Covid-denial among people at large has led to a potent second surge of cases in India. Seeing the situation ZHL Rajasthan advises people as an individual the best we can do to fight off the pandemic is not to panic but to act. By getting vaccinations at the appropriate intervals, strictly following COVID norms, and strengthening one’s immunity to fight diseases. Adequate immune response takes 2-3 weeks after completion of the entire vaccination schedule. That why it’s important not to miss the second dose.

Dr Santosh Datar, Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd says it’s very common to get post-vaccination symptoms of mild body ace and fever don’t panic ensure you take 2nd dose within the set interval. Remember vaccination is just to develop antibodies that will help you react less to the virus. It’s still important to follow covid norms and try and mitigate the spread of the virus in every way that you can.

The new strain is different, the symptoms are different, so it is important that you learn how to identify the new symptoms, and get tested if you suspect that you may have COVID 19. Isolate yourself immediately to curb the spread of the virus. Don't Panic Dial toll-free number, 104 Health helpline operated by Ziqitza Healthcare in association with State Government and National Health Mission which has trained doctors on call who would help you with next steps. If you have any doubts concerning the new Covid symptoms, vaccination process, post-vaccination symptoms clear them all by calling Dial 104 Health Helpline.

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