Genghis, as you understand, that is sick with coronavirus?
Genghis Ungarsynov: I was the head of the Observatory, where the coronavirus has infected a nurse. And as we talked with her in a clean area while relaxing after duty, I began to carefully monitor their own health. On the fifth day after it became known about its illness, I have lost the sense of smell and taste.
How manifested such unusual symptoms?
Genghis Ungarsynov: for Example, I took the shampoo and did not feel like it even did not feel the smell of bread, butter, any food. Taste sensation was not there. I didn’t even distinguish between sharp and sweet, and it is a clear symptom of “the crown”.
We had special training for COVID-19, so there is no doubt about what was happening to me was not. So I immediately isolated themselves in the Observatory and passed a swab from the throat. The test came back positive and I was transferred to the infectious Department.
Other symptoms early in the disease was not? No cough, no runny nose or high temperature?
Genghis Ungarsynov: No. But the first x-ray showed unilateral focal pneumonia. Then began to rapidly increase the temperature. 37,5 38 38,5………
Repeat x-ray showed bilateral pneumonia. And then imaging revealed 45 percent destruction of the lung tissue is the third severity degree of lesions. In the fourth almost can not survive. It was bad: in the pictures of light viewed effects “frosted glass” and “cobblestones”, indicating severe coronavirus. I besides began to decline. The week I spent in a critical condition.
What do you remember about those days?
Genghis Ungarsynov: Temperature of 39.9, and constant, and does not break. It was very hard. Whole body ached, bones ached. It feels like the inside is just gut-wrenching.
I was Breathing with the help of a special apparatus in oxygen saturation. Was very worn out. A month ago it started, but I’m still lying in the hospital. Tests for coronavirus are already showing a negative result, but you need to complete the treatment of pneumonia.
whether you may have suffered a disease that you knew about the coronavirus?
Genghis Ungarsynov: it was one to one, as we were taught. Minor initial symptoms, fulminant and severe course of the disease.
Well, that I treated experienced colleagues-doctors. Besides, a big plus was the interactive communion with the Moscow colleagues on the Internet. Specialists in studying the results of x-rays, CT scans, tests, and promptly gave its recommendations and adjustments to treatment. Although adjustments were minimal: our doctors did everything right.
You nhave areneli severe form of coronavirus despite the fact that do not belong to a risk group.
Genghis Ungarsynov: Actually, I’m 48 years old, I am active in sports: running, swimming, rod. And I think that with immunity at me all was in order. Therefore, we should not assume that this disease is dangerous only for the elderly and sick people.
Who was lying in the room with you?
Genghis Ungarsynov: Two young guys. They have a disease was easier. Was the temperature, but the guys recovered quickly. The tests confirmed the recovery. They waited the necessary time in isolation and left, knowing that no one will.
How not to be infected with coronavirus? And how you should act if already showing symptoms of the disease?
Genghis Ungarsynov: the first thing to observe a mode of self-isolation. Do not walk on the property, not to take relatives as it would seem offensive. We have this mentality that it is hard to deny when guests come.
for example, I constantly convince your mom, who always welcomed guests with tea and treats, now is not the time for hospitality, and the need to reduce communication to a minimum. Because now a lot of people who can be infected but do not even know it.
But if you must go outside should wear a mask, gloves, goggles, do not touch your eyes, face and hair, the use of disinfectants. In General, it is necessary to observe the rules, which everyone knows.
If the disease started, we need to go to the doctors. Deterioration, as in my case, can happen lightning fast, and the man simply can not manage to provide the necessary assistance, if lose precious hours or even minutes. Coronavirus is a special disease that requires a special approach and high professionalism of doctors.
What will you do when you finally get well?
Genghis Ungarsynov: sitting at Home will not. I’m still a doctor. Going back to the Observatory. Especially because I already have a degree of immunity, at least for some time. It is believed that the heavier the disease, the stronger the immune system.
But re-infection still possible?
Genghis Ungarsynov: of Course, if the immunity ends, but I hope to fall it will be enough.
it is now possible to facilitate the work of physicians who treat coronavirus patients?
Genghis Ungarsynov: Probably the creation of modern remedies. We often work in anti-plague suits, developed in the forties. And need a more reliable level of protection, and comfort too. Our costumes are very hot, especially in summer. Even with glasses it is difficult to work – they fogged up so that nothing is visible.
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