How will we be affected? Can Polio be Treated.
Living with Polio is a very sad situation. Depending on how the disease effects the body, it can be hard to live. It can cripple parts that are meant to let you move. Most patients are affected mostly at the legs, so they need to crawl rather than walk. Socially, like in cases of Francis Ford Coppola, people did not want to be near him, because they thought they would get the disease. Polio can be fatal. There is treatment for polio, but it is not yet very effective. This treatment is not yet very developed. Treatment includes:
* There is no cure for Polio.
** The best way to prevent Polio is to get vaccinated. If you are not yet, get vaccinated as soon as possible. It can save your life.
- Rest
- Painkillers
- Physical therapy
- Portable ventilators
- Heating pads
* There is no cure for Polio.
** The best way to prevent Polio is to get vaccinated. If you are not yet, get vaccinated as soon as possible. It can save your life.