Anti inflammatories and Corvid

[Qualipop]

A neighbour who works for the nhs has just been sent a medical alert that they must not prescribe anti inflammatories for anyone with the virus as it makes the illness worse, especially in younger people. The exact post said "We have just been sent a medical alert that no one is to use anti inflammatories (eg I brufen, Voltarol, naproxen and there are others) for pain or high temperature. Use paracetamol instead. There seems to be a link between severe cases of covid19 affecting young people with no underlying illnesses and taking anti inflammatories. Initial reports started coming from French Drs on Friday. This has been confirmed by infectious diseases consultants here - there are 4 young people in ICU in Cork who have no underlying illnesses - all were taking anti inflammatories and there are concerns this has caused a more severe illness. We have been asked to spread the message. French tv and radio apparently broadcast the same warning today..

From John Greenwood’s niece...Consultant Pediatrician in London. "

[Prada47]

It was in the Daily Telegraph Yesterday. I think I have read it here on the BHF information

Regards

[Qualipop]

My son uses Ibuprofen a lot. I told him yesterday to avoid it but paracetamol is now on restricted sale which is difficult as I use it daily alongside my painkilller. I'd have to go down for a box every two days since they took it off prescription. I believe a similar warning was given about Ace inhibitors for High BP but that said you must not stop taking them , just speak to your doctor about possible alternatives.