IMPROVING BODY RESISTANCE TO PREVENT INFECTION OF COVID 19 VIRUS

IMPROVING BODY RESISTANCE TO PREVENT INFECTION OF COVID VIRUS 19

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Dr.dr. I Dewa Made Sukrama, MSi, SpMK (K)

Corona virus has infected hundreds of thousands of people throughout the world. In Indonesia, already more than 1,000 people tested positive for COVID-19. Strengthening the body's immune system is one way that can be done to ward off the transmission of this virus. Not only viruses Corona, a strong immune system can also protect the body from various diseases other.Novel coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCoV) or better known as the Corona virus is a virus that can cause respiratory system disorders, pneumonia (infection lung) which is acute, and kidney failure. WHO officially gave the name COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) for this Corona virus.

Until now, there is no vaccine available that can prevent Corona virus infection or COVID-19

There are several practical ways to increase the body's resistance to covidus 19 infection:

1. Good sleep quality Dr. Lim Kwang Hsien, consultant pediatrician at the Kinder Clinic at Mount Alvernia Medical Center, said that lack of sleep can cause decreased production of a protein called cytokines, which are important for the immune system body. Conversely, adequate and uninterrupted sleep allows cytokine production which is enough to help keep the child's immune system in optimal condition. Here are the sleep needs of children of various age groups: 1-3 years: 12up to 14 hours 3-6 years: 10 to 12 hours 7-12 years: 10 to 11 hours

2. Make exercise a priority "Like adults, active children and regular exercise generally tends to be fit and healthy, "said Dr. Lim." There is many theories about how exercise can help build systems immunity, for example exercise is thought to stimulate cell production involved in the immune system, as well as improving cardiorespiratory function body. "Before they start elementary school, most young children will doing informal exercises, like running in the park, biking, or swimming with his father and mother. Some children even specifically learn sports. However, once starting elementary school, they tend to be involved in more training programs formal as part of extracurricular activities or competitive sports training. Parents can help children become more active by planning activities outdoor sports with family. Although exercise is very important, Dr. lim remind not to encourage children to exercise when sick. "Is misconception that exercise can help recovery during periods of illness severe, "said Dr. Lim. "In fact, excessive exercise when a child is ill can actually be has the opposite effect. "

3. Consumption of multivitamins may be needed if you feel unable to get nutrition from healthy food. Taking a multivitamin can also strengthen endurance your body. Make sure you consult your doctor before taking supplements certain, to avoid the risk of side effects.

4. Bask in the sun, you have heard a lot of suggestions for sunbathing briefly in the sun. Sunlight is said to give wrong energy one immune cell, namely T cells. Even a brief sunbathing can help you get a better mood.