As we all know, there continues to be a lot of miss-information about the Covid-19 pandemic. We at At Home Medical Professionals want to be sure that you have the correct facts and information so you can make the best decisions regarding your health.
Corona Virus (COVID-19), as well as many other illnesses with the older and chronically ill populations will not appear the same as the general population. Therefore, it is important that you watch for changes in how you are feeling. Contact our office if you are experiencing any of the following changes in condition:
- Slight temperature increases (usually 99.0 or higher)
- Weakness and fatigue
- Change in mental status: confusion, increased anxiety, increased forgetfulness
- New or worsening cough
- Loss of taste and/or smell
- Decrease in appetite
- Joint stiffness/aches
It is important to call with any changes in your physical condition as soon as they occur. Do not ignore worsening conditions because of fear of contracting COVID-19, waiting to get treatment increases your chances to need to be hospitalized or in critical condition.
The medical staff at At Home Medical Professionals are committed to getting all of our patients through this epidemic. We have a great deal of tools at our disposal to aide in detection and recovery. These include:
- Offering increase frequency of contact with your Primary Care Provider
- Telehealth encounters
- In home X-rays and lab work
- In home therapy
- In home counseling
Please contact At Home Medical Professionals with any change to your medical condition.