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Who else doesn’t wanna do Covid testing? Pls say I’m not the only one who’s scared
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Why are you scared? It’s just a swab you roll about in your nose for 10 seconds and then dip it into a solution which is then analysed by a little test cartridge.
Worst thing that can happen is that you’ll start sneezing.
Worst thing that can happen is that you’ll start sneezing.
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Who else doesn’t wanna do Covid testing? Pls say I’m not the only one who’s scared
Who else doesn’t wanna do Covid testing? Pls say I’m not the only one who’s scared
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(Original post by Mesopotamian.)
Why are you scared? It’s just a swab you roll about in your nose for 10 seconds and then dip it into a solution which is then analysed by a little test cartridge.
Worst thing that can happen is that you’ll start sneezing.
Why are you scared? It’s just a swab you roll about in your nose for 10 seconds and then dip it into a solution which is then analysed by a little test cartridge.
Worst thing that can happen is that you’ll start sneezing.
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Ur eyes might water a tad or u might sneeze and have an itchy nose for a couple of mins but seriously there’s nothing to be scared of
Ur eyes might water a tad or u might sneeze and have an itchy nose for a couple of mins but seriously there’s nothing to be scared of
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I’ve got a really bad gag reflex tho and don’t want to be embarrassed. Also worried that I might test positive
I’ve got a really bad gag reflex tho and don’t want to be embarrassed. Also worried that I might test positive
The worry of testing positive is a genuine one, but as long as you follow the basic rules of mask wearing and hand washing, you’ll be fine. I study at a hospital and the majority of us test negative consistently because we follow the rules.
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(Original post by Mesopotamian.)
If you’re doing the LFD test, it’s a nose swab so your gag reflex won’t affect it.
The worry of testing positive is a genuine one, but as long as you follow the basic rules of mask wearing and hand washing, you’ll be fine. I study at a hospital and the majority of us test negative consistently because we follow the rules.
If you’re doing the LFD test, it’s a nose swab so your gag reflex won’t affect it.
The worry of testing positive is a genuine one, but as long as you follow the basic rules of mask wearing and hand washing, you’ll be fine. I study at a hospital and the majority of us test negative consistently because we follow the rules.
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(Original post by Anonymous)
I’ve got a really bad gag reflex tho and don’t want to be embarrassed. Also worried that I might test positive
I’ve got a really bad gag reflex tho and don’t want to be embarrassed. Also worried that I might test positive
I also gag easily but honestly it’s not that bad u just have to put ur mind to it and feel conscious of what ur doing I guess so that u can stop urself from gagging... use a mirror and watch how ur muscles are moving...
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(Original post by Mesopotamian.)
If you’re doing the LFD test, it’s a nose swab so your gag reflex won’t affect it.
The worry of testing positive is a genuine one, but as long as you follow the basic rules of mask wearing and hand washing, you’ll be fine. I study at a hospital and the majority of us test negative consistently because we follow the rules.
If you’re doing the LFD test, it’s a nose swab so your gag reflex won’t affect it.
The worry of testing positive is a genuine one, but as long as you follow the basic rules of mask wearing and hand washing, you’ll be fine. I study at a hospital and the majority of us test negative consistently because we follow the rules.
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(Original post by heldbygrace)
I also though this was the case but my school says ours is lateral flow, but are also saying it has to go down the throat. It really doesn’t make much sense.
I also though this was the case but my school says ours is lateral flow, but are also saying it has to go down the throat. It really doesn’t make much sense.
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(Original post by heldbygrace)
I also though this was the case but my school says ours is lateral flow, but are also saying it has to go down the throat. It really doesn’t make much sense.
I also though this was the case but my school says ours is lateral flow, but are also saying it has to go down the throat. It really doesn’t make much sense.
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Yh my school says it’s lateral flow and going down the throat and nose. Kinda confused now
Yh my school says it’s lateral flow and going down the throat and nose. Kinda confused now
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(Original post by Mesopotamian.)
It’s ironic that school children are being asked to take the more unpleasant test whilst patient-facing hospital staff/ students are doing the nose swab
It’s ironic that school children are being asked to take the more unpleasant test whilst patient-facing hospital staff/ students are doing the nose swab
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Yh my school says it’s lateral flow and going down the throat and nose. Kinda confused now
Yh my school says it’s lateral flow and going down the throat and nose. Kinda confused now
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(Original post by Mesopotamian.)
It’s ironic that school children are being asked to take the more unpleasant test whilst patient-facing hospital staff/ students are doing the nose swab
It’s ironic that school children are being asked to take the more unpleasant test whilst patient-facing hospital staff/ students are doing the nose swab
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(Original post by meldamiriel)
To correctly perform a nasal swab (in almost all cases) it has to be inserted through the nostril and pushed through until it touches the back of your throat (nasopharynx). Most people just dangle it around in the nostril, which frequently leads to false-negative results. Many staff members are also told to avoid using the correct technique now because it can cause people to cough. Some tests are specifically made for anterior nasal use, and this will be obvious because the swabs are too short to reach the back of your throat. If the test says nasopharyngeal, it needs to be pushed all the way back, even though it's uncomfortable (tilt your head back to make it easier). Instructions here: https://els-jbs-prod-cdn.jbs.elsevie...56de9c/gr1.jpg
To correctly perform a nasal swab (in almost all cases) it has to be inserted through the nostril and pushed through until it touches the back of your throat (nasopharynx). Most people just dangle it around in the nostril, which frequently leads to false-negative results. Many staff members are also told to avoid using the correct technique now because it can cause people to cough. Some tests are specifically made for anterior nasal use, and this will be obvious because the swabs are too short to reach the back of your throat. If the test says nasopharyngeal, it needs to be pushed all the way back, even though it's uncomfortable (tilt your head back to make it easier). Instructions here: https://els-jbs-prod-cdn.jbs.elsevie...56de9c/gr1.jpg
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Hey everyone
Thanks for all your help but I’ve decided not to do the testing. Thanks again for your input though I really appreciate it
Thanks for all your help but I’ve decided not to do the testing. Thanks again for your input though I really appreciate it
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(Original post by Anonymous)
wait you push it up your nose and down into your throat?!
wait you push it up your nose and down into your throat?!
They connect up together, hence the term nasopharynx (nose+throat). Just below that is the oropharynx (mouth+throat) and even lower is the laryngopharynx, which is basically the part of your throat where your vocal cords are. These parts of your throat are all part of the same thing, which begins at the back of your nose.
So when you swab, it goes through your nose and touches the back of your throat. You need to leave the swab there for a few moments and then rotate it several times.
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