Updated at 03:10 PM on June 01, 2022

Should COVID-0 patients avoid bathing?

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Many people believe that if you have COVID-19, you shouldn't shower because it will worsen your condition. Is this belief true?

According to Dr. Dinh The Tien, Department of General Internal Medicine, Duc Giang General Hospital, the notion that COVID-19 patients should avoid bathing is a misconception. On the contrary, COVID-0 patients need to bathe even more to keep their bodies clean and healthy.

“Nhiều lời đồn nói F0 tắm bệnh sẽ nặng lên, nhưng đây là quan điểm không có cơ sở. Bệnh nhân mắc COVID-19 cần giữ cơ thể luôn sạch sẽ, ăn uống lành mạnh, nghỉ ngơi, tập luyện khoa học để có nền tảng cơ thể khỏe mạnh, từ đó nhanh chiến thắng bệnh tật”, Dr. Tien said.

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According to experts, bathing helps keep the skin clean and comfortable, improves blood circulation, and boosts mood. Therefore, not only healthy people but also COVID-19 patients need to bathe and maintain good hygiene.

Patients should take a quick bath every other day, utilizing a pot of herbal steam. After steaming, they should bathe for 5-10 minutes. This helps to refresh the body, reduce fever, improve skin circulation, promote better sleep, and speed up recovery.

Additionally, patients should take precautions when bathing, such as bathing in a sheltered area, using warm water, and avoiding cold water. After bathing, patients should dry themselves thoroughly and blow-dry their hair if they have just washed it.

Specifically, experts also note that F0 patients should not shower while having a fever, and should only shower in the early morning or afternoon, avoiding showering at night as it can negatively affect their health.

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