The March of the Basic Bitches.
https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-warning-over-ibuprofens-effect-on-covid-19-sparks-debate-11958827
The immune system causes inflammation as part of the process of fighting viruses.
Ibuprofen prevents inflammation.
Also the adverse effects of Ibuprofen can include shortness of breath and erratic heartrate.
Which are also two of the "severe" symptoms of SARS-CoV-2.
So Paracetamol is the better choice.
Although, much like Tamiflu or whatever magic beans the Wellcome Trust are pushing this week,
Any effect is really too small to be of any clinical significance.
St Andrews really need to fire Muge Cevik though.
For claiming there is absolutely no evidence that Ibuprofen does what Ibuprofen is licensed to do.
The immune system causes inflammation as part of the process of fighting viruses.
Ibuprofen prevents inflammation.
Also the adverse effects of Ibuprofen can include shortness of breath and erratic heartrate.
Which are also two of the "severe" symptoms of SARS-CoV-2.
So Paracetamol is the better choice.
Although, much like Tamiflu or whatever magic beans the Wellcome Trust are pushing this week,
Any effect is really too small to be of any clinical significance.
St Andrews really need to fire Muge Cevik though.
For claiming there is absolutely no evidence that Ibuprofen does what Ibuprofen is licensed to do.
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