COVID-19: Diagnosis and Rehabilitation in Swiss Clinics

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Swiss medicine places great importance on post-operative rehabilitation. Clinics in Switzerland are committed to having qualified medical staff: nurses have a high level of training, which gives them the right to prescribe and replace medications, work on the latest equipment, and also provide psychological assistance.

Most people who have had COVID-19 need rehabilitation regardless of the severity of their illness. Currently, there is a large number of patients who have been infected and have not shown any symptoms, but are now suffering from post-COVID processes, such as:

• Persistent fever, chronic fatigue

• Changes in smell and taste

• Neurological disorders, including stroke, headache, dizziness, sleep disturbances, changes in mood (such as depression or anxiety), cognitive impairment (poor memory or ability to concentrate)

• Pathological ligament ruptures, joint and muscle pain

• Allergic conditions, skin rash

• Fertility disorders

The following types of treatment are available in Switzerland:

Cardiovascular rehabilitation after coronavirus:

Medical rehabilitation, During the examination, the patient's overall condition, type of examination, and balanced therapy program are tailored to each individual patient.

Physical rehabilitation, which includes specific exercise programs to train the cardiovascular system, such as walking, therapeutic gymnastics, cycling, swimming, and exercise machines.

Psychological rehabilitation This helps to reduce depression and anxiety, deal with the emotional impact of heart disease, and develop mental resilience and optimism.

Neurological rehabilitation after COVID:

This requires close collaboration between general practitioners, neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and psychotherapists. The treatment program includes:

• Diagnosis (radiology, ultrasound, etc.)

• Comprehensive assessment of the patient's medical and clinical condition

• Development of an individual rehabilitation program

• Therapy based on the program

Lung recovery after Covid-19 with:

Respiratory physiotherapy: Postural drainage using percussion and vibration helps to clear the airways when the patient is in a relaxed position. In this position, mucus in the lungs is more actively discharged by gravity. Other options for physiotherapy are tailored to each individual patient by the treating physician.

Breathing exercises: The forced expiratory technique removes mucus from the lungs more effectively than a normal cough. The patient inhales normally, exhales through the mouth, and without any particular effort, exhales a large amount of air. This is suddenly released at the exit, the goal of which is to fog up a mirror.

Medications: Depending on the indications, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics (for infections), corticosteroids (for inflammation), mucolytics, and bronchodilators (to improve mucus drainage and airway patency). Some patients may also be given dietary supplements.