Cold and cough remedies are useful to manage colds, but do they suppress the body's defences against viral infections? If they do, they could increase the risks of Covid-19 infections and other similar infections (for instance H1N1). Because of the large number of people exposed to such infections, we need a quick and definitive answer to this question. Speculation may not suffice. Can we get some publishable research done soon?
Srinivasan Ramani
Which substances do you mean in detail? Paracetamol, Ambroxol, Codein,.....?
Which substances do you mean in detail? Paracetamol, Ambroxol, Codein,.....?
I would look at antihistamines, antipyretics, analgesics, NSAIDs. The most popular over the counter medications should be given priority for testing.
As such drugs are given also in other conditions such as common cold (e.g. caused by other coronaviruses) and "ture" influenza I would not expect any serious side effects or immunosuppression.
Most patients infected with coronavirus are conservatively managed. Therefore, antipyretics, analgesics, etc are part of this symptomatic management. You may find further information regarding the management of this infection in this review:
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