Hi Lockinlove. I hope that your well?
Have you any data on which groups are effected the most by this virus? I have read reports recently about obesity being amongst the worst effected alongside ethnic minorities,immunity compromised, Very poor diet and the aged. Does that correlate with your findings?
Also,what medications are being used to treat those who are most ill? Does Hydroxychloroquine play a part?
Thanks in advance
Yes. People with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable.
Science is funny with some things, they never want to commit to certain studies and ideas.
I understand though, the immune system is a tricky thing. It's hard to comment because when you are in med school or around most lead doctors, they do not recognize immunity boosting. Yet, studies show that people who lack vitamin D are more prone to respiratory infections. We know that lack of sleep can increase risk of sickness. We know stress and anxiety can takes it toll too. So do whatever you can to change those.
Smoking is another huge risk factor for obvious reasons.
On a personal level, you do what you feel works for you in the past. For me, I know vitamin C doses has worked. Any time in my life I have ever had a cold, I always got them real bad. I never had a "little bit of a cold" it was always full out. Once I started using things such as vitamin c, ginseng, ginger, honey and lemon, I very rarely ever have a full out cold. It's funny though, Once I start feeling something coming on even the slightest hint, if I catch it soon enough, I seem to get through it in 3 days. If I don't it's a good solid week with terrible symptoms. It's entertaining some medical professionals will laugh at the thought of immune boosting and using vitamin c etc. Yet I have seen reports and videos of doctors who were lead specialists in the ebola and SARS fight saying they take an increased dose of vitamin C a day, especially right now.
We all know a proper diet makes a difference. Eat a large bag of chips vs a large chicken salad. Which makes you feel better? lol.
I have sat there with a sore and scratchy throat and feeling lethargic. I have put unpasteurized honey and lemon in warm water, and within an hour or two felt much better.
Anyone interested in this should research the immune system or watch videos. I am sure there is a lot out there and it's pretty fascinating how it all works.
Ethnicity? No, I can't confirm that at all.
Treatment here? Supportive care mainly. Some are using other methods that arent approved and risk being sanctioned so I cant speak about that. I can say that remdesivir, Hydroxychloroquine and plasma therapies are having large trials done right now. There are remdesivir trials taking place here and those results should be available in May. We need time to pass by.
Is weight a factor?
If anyone here has had surgery, if you are overweight your doctor will tell you to lose weight before the procedure. Why? Because it proves to be dangerous. It causes much more stress on the heart/oxygen levels and leaves you more prone to infections. Your airways are more prone to close and trying to get a breathing tube with all the extra tissue can be difficult. So you can understand why this relays to covid-19. A lot of the last ditch efforts are the use of breathing machines.