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The Most Common Omicron Symptoms Look Like This

Doctors are discussing symptoms they regularly observe now that Omicron is the main COVID-19 mutation. Many people compare the symptoms to those of a cold or flu, but the severity of Omicron, according to one well-known New York City emergency physician, is determined on your vaccination status. See what experts have to say about the variation and how to protect yourself in the sections below. Continue reading—and don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID to protect your health and the health of others.

By chathuraPublished 4 years ago 4 min read

1. Symptoms of Omicron

Infectious disease specialist and vaccinologist Dr. Katherine Poehling of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in North Carolina told NBC News last week that a "With the omicron variety, cough, congestion, runny nose, and exhaustion appear to be common symptoms. However, unlike Delta, many people do not have a loss of taste or smell."

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2.Vaccine + Booster for Omicron Symptoms

According to Dr. Craig Spencer MD MPH, NYC ER doctor | Ebola Survivor | Director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine, Omicron symptoms can differ depending on how many doses of a vaccine you've had. "Every patient I've met with Covid who received a third 'booster' dose has seen just minor side effects. I use the term "mild" to refer to a sore throat. There is a lot of painful throat. There may also be some weariness and muscle soreness. There is no problem in breathing. There was no shortness of breath. It's all a little uneasy, but it's good "Dr. Spencer sent a letter.

3.Omicron Symptoms and Two Vaccine Doses

Dr. Spencer wrote on Twitter, "The majority of Pfizer/Moderna patients I've seen had'mild' symptoms, but more than those who had taken a third dose. I'm getting more tired. There's a fever again. Coughing continues. Overall, I'm a little more miserable. However, there was no shortness of breath. There is no problem in breathing. Mostly everything is fine."

4.Omicron Symptoms and a Single Vaccine Dose

According to Dr. Spencer, "The majority of patients I've encountered who received one dose of J&J and another dose of Covid were poorer overall. It was an awful feeling. For a few days, I had a fever (or more). Weak and exhausted. Some coughing and shortness of breath. But not one that necessitates admission to a hospital. There is no one who requires oxygen. This isn't ideal. But it's not a life-threatening situation."

5.Symptoms of Omicron and No Vaccination

"And practically every single patient that I've taken care of that needed to be hospitalised for Covid has been unvaccinated," Dr. Spencer said on Twitter. Everyone is suffering from severe shortness of breath. Every single person whose oxygen level fell as they walked. Everyone who need oxygen on a regular basis.

6.Conclusion

Dr. Spencer's conclusions were based on his personal experience with COVID patients and what he'd seen. "The point is, in the following days and weeks, you're going to hear about a LOT of individuals obtaining Covid," he wrote. Those who have been vaccinated and received a booster dose are likely to have minor effects. Those who receive two doses may experience a few extra symptoms, but they should still be fine. Those who just had a single dosage of J&J may experience more symptoms, but they are more protected than those who have not been vaccinated (if you only received a single dose of J&J, please obtain another vaccination shot—preferably Pfizer or Moderna—as soon as possible!) However, as I've seen in the emergency room, the largest responsibility still rests on... Those who have not been immunized. Those who have not received even one dose of vaccination. They're the ones who are most prone to require oxygen. They're the ones who are most prone to have issues. They have the best chance of being accepted. With severe Covid, you're more likely to spend days or weeks in the hospital. All of these findings are based on my recent shifts in the emergency room. However, local and national data suggest that the unvaccinated account for a disproportionate fraction of individuals who develop severe disease, require hospitalization, and die from Covid. As an ER doctor you'd trust with your life if you rolled into my emergency room at 3 a.m., I swear you'd rather confront the incoming Omicron wave vaccinated, regardless of your political party, thoughts on masks, or where you live in our nation. Please take precautions."

7.Omicron irradiation

Dr. Tatiana Prowell, MD, an Oncologist with John Hopkins Medicine Tweeted, "You, as the person exposed to the one with symptoms, have to assume that you both do & don't have #Omicron too. Wait, what? I mean: assume you could infect others now & take care to avoid exposing them, BUT don't assume it's too late for you to avoid getting it." She added, "Especially in households with #vaccinated (& #boosted) family members, I have seen people manage to limit #Omicron to the first person who was infected. This #CovidVariant is incredibly contagious, but It CAN be done. Don't give up on the idea!"

8. Put on N95 masks

According to Dr. Prowell, you should immediately upgrade your masks to N95. She penned, "If you have N95/KN95/KF94 masks, put them on as soon as possible. Put the sick person in it for source control if you only have one. Put the sick one and the highest risk (older, #immunocompromised) folks in them if you have more than one but not enough for everyone. After that, go outside and leave the door open."

9.Get some fresh air.

Dr. Prowell tweeted, "Fresh air is a friend, shared air is an enemy." "Now and until this is finished, the more you can ventilate your House building, the better. The concentration of #omicron in the air should be as low as feasible. This Downwards arrow reduces your chances of becoming infected and may make you feel better if you do become i

10.How to Stay Safe When You're Out There

Get vaccinated or boost your vaccinations as soon as possible; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear a N95 face mask, avoid large crowds, don't go indoors with people you aren't sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and don't visit any of these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.

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