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Don't ignore patients with underlying conditions

Updated on: 06 April,2020 04:24 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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Those in isolation may have special diets or restrictions when it comes to food because of certain underlying problems or conditions

Don't ignore patients with underlying conditions

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Those in isolation may have special diets or restrictions when it comes to food because of certain underlying problems or conditions.


Though it is difficult going, this will have to be factored in when it comes to caring for those in these facilities. With resources at these centres stretched, there will have to be efforts to find a way, as one cannot have diets exacerbating existing problems or proving outrightly dangerous for those in isolation.

The story behind the statistics of so many dead, also have a huge commonality. Many who perished have had comorbidity. They were struggling with compromised immunity because of conditions like diabetes, lung problems or renal conditions. They worsened the severity of the disease and made it more difficult to fight Coronavirus.

In fact, there are several reports telling smokers to quit or cut down the number of cigarettes as that could help you fight better if you get COVID-19.

While much of this may be debatable, it is important that hospitals meet valid concerns and maybe, those admitted and the authorities, can find a solution.

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