SheilaNaGig
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There is some confusion and uncertainty about taking OTC antiinflammatories to suppress the fever.
Recent stories from France suggest that ibuprofen may make symptoms worse for some people with C-19.
Anti-inflammatories may aggravate Covid-19, France advises
French minister says patients should take paracetamol rather than ibuprofen or cortisone
www.theguardian.com
It’s far room soon for any in depth studies to have been done, so to some extent we’re being forced to take on board anecdotal evidence like this story from France.
Paracetamol is being suggested in preference to ibuprofen because of the concerns about antiinflammatories.
However, there is also some evidence that paracetamol and aspirin may prolong symptoms and increase viral shedding, which means potentially increased contagiousness within the household.
Popping pills for flu fever might make things worse
Common medications that ease the pain and fever of flu might be responsible for as many as 2000 deaths a year
www.newscientist.com
Again, we don’t know if these finding apply to the current coronavirus.
This is not to say don’t take these medicines. But since this outbreak is potentially so serious for some people, it’s worth knowing these concerns so that we can make pragmatic sensible
There are other old fashioned ways to manage a fever. Lots of easily available herbs are anti-pyretics and diophoretics. If anyone wants suggestions for herbal approaches to this virus please pm me.