Immune Systems Advisor

U.S. health regulators authorized the first oral pill against COVID-19 in December 2021 ( Associated Press ), a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus. Authorization was based on results from EPIC-HR, a randomized, placebo-controlled treatment trial in adult outpatients with mild-to-moderate COVID who were at high risk for progression to severe disease. What's New:  Paxlovid vs Monoclonal Antibodies: What's the Difference ? The latest ( last updated: April 8, 2022 ) NIH guidelines recommended Paxlovid as the no. 1 preferred therapy for non-hospitalized patients. The drug, Paxlovid (ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir), is a faster, cheaper way to treat early COVID-19 infections, though initial supplies will be extremely limited. All of the previously authorised drugs against the disease require an IV (intravenous) or an injection. Locations in the USA that may have Paxlovid available can be found at:  https://covid-19-ther...

Providing care at home for a person sick with positive COVID-19? Or caring for yourself at home?  Can over the counter medications help with symptoms of COVID-19? Understand home isolation medicine and what medications can I take to relieve the symptoms of COVID-19. Here's what you need to know. At-home treatment Most people who become sick with COVID-19 will only experience mild illness and can recover at home. Symptoms might last a few days, and people who have the virus might feel better in about a week.  However, older adults and people of any age with existing medical conditions should call their doctor as soon as symptoms start. These factors put people at greater risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19. Follow the doctor's recommendations about care and home isolation for yourself or your loved one. Talk to the doctor if you have any questions about treatments.  It's also important to consider how caring for a sick person might affect your health. If you are...