The new variant of Covid is extremely painful! It harms the throat, why is it being compared to a razor blade?
New Covid19 Variant Nimbus: The outbreak of corona virus may have reduced now, but its dangerous variants are coming out from time to time. Recently a new variant of Covid has been reported in the US, named NB.1.8.1. It is commonly called Nimbus. This variant is spreading very fast in America and out of all the cases of corona infection reported in the first two weeks of June, about 37 percent of the cases are of this variant. This variant is being discussed a lot all over the world and it is being compared to a razor blade. What is the whole matter? According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the new variant of Covid, Nimbus, is being called Razor Blade Throat, because the throat becomes worse when infected with it. People have severe pain in the throat and it seems as if the razor blade is stuck in the throat. According to the infected people, the throat pain due to this variant is so severe that it becomes difficult to speak, eat and even drink water. Swallowing anything feels like swallowing broken glass. Even before this, symptoms of sore throat have been seen in covid infection, but the problem is much more in this variant.
According to health experts, if there is unbearable pain in the throat due to the new variant of covid, then medicines like paracetamol or ibuprofen can be taken for this. This can help reduce swelling and pain. Apart from this, gargle with warm salt water. This provides relief to the throat and can also reduce the amount of virus in the mouth. Sucking products containing menthol or benzocaine numb the throat and provide relief for a short time. Drinking tea, soup or hot water can also provide relief to the throat. Using a humidifier keeps the room moist and the throat does not become dry.
In most cases, the Nimbus variant causes only mild symptoms, but if the symptoms persist or worsen, there is difficulty in breathing or chest tightness, fever remains above 100°F for several days, there is severe throat pain and you are not able to swallow enough water, then in this condition, consult a doctor as soon as possible and get treatment. The elderly, pregnant women and people already suffering from serious diseases should try their best to avoid infection. This variant can be fatal for such people.
General preventive measures of Covid are still effective to avoid the Nimbus variant. Wear a mask in crowded or closed places, wash hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, maintain distance from infected people and take the full dose of Covid vaccine. The new variant of Covid is not very serious, but its throat pain can be very troublesome. Therefore, it is important that you adopt necessary measures like cleanliness, wearing a mask and regular health checkup. If you feel any symptoms, do not delay consulting a doctor. By paying attention at the right time, you can keep yourself and others safe.