Coronavirus Warning About Anti-Inflammatory Risks.
Anti-inflammatories may aggravate Covid-19, France advises health officials point out that anti-inflammatory drugs are known to be a risk for those with infectious illnesses because they tend to reduce the response of the body’s immune system.
It’s still not known exactly how various medications may help or in this case possibly make worse an infection with the new coronavirus.
At this point, it appears to make sense to use extreme caution with pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, and fever reducers.
I discussed reasons why there is reason for concern in another blog post here talking about nsaids including ibuprofen and the immune system.
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Hagebusch Chiropractic Texarkana is open to help you recover. This is especially important during this time given the risks of pain relievers or immuno-suppressant medications like steroids both of which are commonly used for musculoskeletal pain.
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Reference article talking about French recommendations:
https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/14/anti-inflammatory-drugs-may-aggravate-coronavirus-infection
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