Greetings!
I have spent what seems like too much and yet not enough time this weekend looking at various sources for information on the corona virus outbreak, and what we could or should be doing.
One piece that did come up that I thought useful sharing is regarding taking NSAID anti-inflammatory medications. Naturopathic Doctors have always said to leave a fever alone, as it's the body's response to fighting the infection and bringing it down interferes with that. Information from the
French Health Minister
is suggesting the same-
" “The taking of anti-inflammatories [ibuprofen, cortisone … ] could be a factor in aggravating the infection. In case of fever, take paracetamol. If you are already taking anti-inflammatory drugs, ask your doctor’s advice.”
Health officials point out that anti-inflammatory drugs are known to be a risk for those with infectious illnesses because they tend to diminish the response of the body’s immune system.
The health ministry added that patients should choose paracetamol – which is known in the US by the generic name acetaminophen and commonly by the brand name Tylenol – because “it will reduce the fever without counterattacking the inflammation”.
I would recommend taking nothing and letting the fever do it's work, however if you need something, the acetaminophen is the safer option.
