Swab test to diagnose corona, 'It will be painful
There are different methods used in hospitals to diagnose corona virus, one of which is the swab test.
The test involves taking a sample from a suspect patient's nose or throat and sending it to a laboratory, but some people are reluctant to have the test because they find the procedure painful.
Numerous videos related to the swab test have been circulating on the internet showing the process of passing the test, which is why many people find the process offensive.
According to Arab News, "the medical staff gently inserts the swab into the nose and takes the sample and puts it in a bottle and then sends it to the laboratory."
According to Dr. Muhammad Al-Abdul Ali, a spokesman for the Saudi Department of Health, anyone who has to take a swab test will feel pain and may sneeze and cough, but the pain does not last long and a person will soon He starts doing his daily work as usual.
"The swab test is done in a matter of seconds, Dr. Fadwa al-Ofi, an epidemiologist, told Arab News.
According to him, the swab is a stick of wood or plastic, which is inserted into the nose of the suspected patient. I haven't had this experience, but patients say it hurts a little and it feels like you're just sneezing.
Dr. Arafa Somali works at the King Abdullah Medical Complex in Jeddah. Patients have been helpful when doing corona tests. Patients are aware of the importance of the test," he said.
"The process of getting tested by Swab has been painful since I was diagnosed with the Corona virus," Khlood Mallah, a diplomat, who tested positive for Corona and is now recovering, told Arab News. The test has been positive. Since then, Swab has been tested eight times
According to the sailor, "the process of swab test also depends on the skill of the doctor.
"In many cases the pain is tolerable and it happens that even less experienced doctors cause pain. I had pain once and it lasted for 15 minutes, I think the test, he said. The nurse was in a hurry.
"It doesn't matter if the swab is inserted into the nose slowly, comfortably or quickly, but it's a temporary inconvenience for an important task, he said.
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