DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2022.v10i03.007

Pages: 302-310

Every day our bodies are exposed to several pathogens. In this invisible battle, a complex set of wheels comes into play, made up of millions of cells of different types and with different functions, responsible for ensuring the defence of the organism and maintaining the health of the body. It is the immune system that is responsible for this defence. The Covid-19 pandemic brought new problems, including pathogens that can take advantage of patients' weakness and worsen health conditions. Patients' after Covid-19 are facing a new threat, an infection caused by a fungus - mucormycosis. The main risk factors are taking corticosteroids and diabetes mellitus. The conventional medicine used in this type of treatment usually causes many adverse effects and there may be non-adherence. Alternatively, alternative medicine can be considered a useful approach and help improve wellness and even prevent complications of mucor infection. Complementary and alternative medicine treats emotional traits and mainly influences the patient's beliefs, thoughts, well-being, and mood and improves the immune system. Complementary and alternative medicine helps improve quality of life and can help patients reduce psychological distress. The present article discusses some key aspects of the role of alternative medicine and how complementary treatment can be considered in preventing complications of mucormycosis in post-Covid 19 patients.