Common active ingredient in dozens of over-the-counter remedies encourages the virus to multiply 

Why you should AVOID some cough syrups if you think you’ve got COVID-19: Active ingredient in dozens of over-the-counter remedies encourages the coronavirus to multiply Researchers were looking at medications that could be used to treat COVID-19  They found that dextromethorphan could lead to COVID-19 multiplying faster They can’t say exactly what impact this will … Read more

Coronavirus can more easily multiply in ‘stiff’ lung tissue seen in the elderly

Why coronavirus is more devastating for older patients: The virus can more easily multiply and spread throughout the body in ‘stiff’ lung tissue seen in the elderly Coronavirus first enters the cells that produce mucus before ‘hijacking’ the machinery to replicate itself and spread throughout the body These cells, found in the lungs and respiratory tract, … Read more

Coronavirus can more easily multiply in ‘stiff’ lung tissue seen in the elderly

Why coronavirus is more devastating for older patients: The virus can more easily multiply and spread throughout the body in ‘stiff’ lung tissue seen in the elderly Coronavirus first enters the cells that produce mucus before ‘hijacking’ the machinery to replicate itself and spread throughout the body These cells, found in the lungs and respiratory tract, … Read more