POST-COVID 19 PANDEMIC SIDE EFFECTS BLACK FUNGUS AND AYURVEDA

HABITAT

Black Fungus that is also known as mucormycosis is caused by groups of molds called mucormycetes. It can be found in air, water, and sometimes in food. The main way to enter into the body is through spores from the air and along with that it can also enter into the skin through some skin cut, burn, or skin injury.

RISK FACTORS

Various conditions increase the chances of having Black Fungus. People under certain conditions are at high risk such as:-

1. 1. Patients who recovered from covid are at high risk of having black fungus, the reason behind this is the misuse of steroids and antibodies that are used in the treatment of covid-19.
   2. Immuno-suppressed people may easily get affected by this infection. Some fungal infections are opportunistic because the causative agents cause mild or maybe no disease at all in healthy people but can affect the immunodeficient person.
   3. Diabetic patient – The people who are already suffering from sugar/diabetes are not strong enough to fight against such virus or infection.
   4. Organ Transplant – People who had gone through an organ transplant, their immunity that is not as strong as other normal people that’s why there are more chances to get affected by black fungus.
   5. Taking Steroid – The black fungus is a growth of fungal material that caused by the excessive use of steroid and patient who stays in hospital because of corona they have to take many antibodies that will also increase the risk of black fungus.
   6. Cancer Patient – When cancer patients were going through cancer treatment, they have their session of Chemotherapy and radiation and this leads to weakening the immunity system which automatically increases the chances of having the infection.
   7. Taking medication for lung problems – This will also increase the fear of having black fungus because any medication will treat the disease but intake of medicines decreases the immunity level.

CAUSES

1. 1. Using tap water inflow meters of oxygen cylinders is also a reason for black fungal infections.
   2. People who are suffering from the coronavirus take steroids which help to treat covid but on the other hand also not good for several health aspects, especially overuse and cheap steroids.
   3. People who are recovering from the coronavirus are at a high-risk stage of having black fungus because after fighting with coronavirus their immune system already becomes a weak and easy target for black fungus.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

• People who are using oxygen concentrators should keep under proper care, their humidifiers of oxygen concentrators should be kept clean.
• Strong immunity is one of the most important factors which help you to keep away from viruses and infection. So, always prefer a healthy diet and do yoga to boost your immunity.
• A healthy diet is a major thing that everyone should include in their daily life routine to live a long and healthy life.
• Always keep yourself clean and also the things around you because more than half of the diseases are born because of an unhygienic environment especially viruses and infections occur because of these reasons.
• Dust is also one of the reasons to have an infection. So, always wear a good quality mask when you are at a dusty place.
• As it is mention above that black fungus is found in soil, plants so, whenever you are doing gardening always wear shoes, long pants, a full-sleeved shirt, and hand gloves.
• If you wear a mask daily then it should be disinfected daily.

SYMPTOMS