$RLFTF How would I treat myself if I got COVID-19
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August 30, 2020
Gabe Mirkin
Dr. Gabe Mirkin
I have received many emails asking me how I would treat myself if I developed COVID-19.
If I had COVID-19 and was not very sick, I do not know if I would take anything.
Today there are no drugs or treatments proven to prevent or cure COVID-19, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not licensed any treatment specifically for the virus, but has allowed emergency use for some treatments.
Since a successful drug will bring billions of dollars to the company that develops it, you have to be very cautious about many of the press releases put out by companies racing to find treatments.
If I had only mild symptoms, I would probably just take it easy (as I would with the flu or a bad cold) and not take any drugs. However, new controlled studies are being reported daily so my opinion may change at any time. People with heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, auto-immune disease, cancer or obesity and those over 65 are at increased risk for complications, so their doctors may elect to prescribe some of the treatments listed below. (cont'd)
https://www.villages-news.com/2020/08/30/how-...-covid-19/