Funny thing is that the wife and I watch Parks and Rec every night during this entire lock down to end the day on a relatively calming note.
I doubt it. Maybe if you had the disease but we are talking about just trying to keep people from getting sick enough to be hospitalized. It would be great if it completely prevented one from catching it all but i think that is wishful thinking.proudaggie02 said:
Reveille & other docs/chemists/pharmacists,
I have a couple Z-packs (500 mg x 6), as my parents live in South Texas near Mexico and often bring them to me when they visit. I don't take them but my wife takes about 1-2/year.
Would there be any benefit to taking a Z-pack, zinc, and quercetin? I've had sinus (mainly allergies) issues for 3-4 weeks, though they've been fairly mild lately.
I have seen nothing on this to date. So don't know if it helps or not. Unfortunately, this is another use at your own risk answer.farmrag said:
I was wondering about N-Acetyl Cysteine, should I start taking this?
Residential construction is considered in most all states to be considered an essential business. This may have originally been driven by natural disaster response, but I know the largest homebuilders are very actively lobbying to ensure it remains classified as an essential business. Even if a local municipality or county said otherwise, there is likely already an exclusion on the books.beerad12man said:
I'm not talking about shutting down construction. We all know some is essential and it has to go on in some capacity at all times. But it can most definitely be scaled back with common sense. I'm just saying most contractors will find the loophole that shows what they are doing is essential, even if it's really not. or at least can be done with a quarter of the crew and/or office staff working from home.
About that extra express lane... Europe is talking about setting up dedicated "green" lanes for expedited shipping of medical supplies. maybe the express lane will come in handy.beerad12man said:
I'm not talking about shutting down construction. We all know some is essential and it has to go on in some capacity at all times. But it can most definitely be scaled back with common sense. I'm just saying most contractors will find the loophole that shows what they are doing is essential, even if it's really not. or at least can be done with a quarter of the crew and/or office staff working from home.
I believe we should be going to skeleton crews, but that hasn't happened yet. We are in full force as if nothing is happening over here.
For example. We are a construction material testing company for highway construction contracted out mostly by TxDOT. No doubt that some of what we are doing needs to continue, but do we really still need to be working full crews on that extra express lane? Is that really an essential right now? Making sure our truck drivers and civil servants have proper roads to travel on? Absolutely. 90+% of the projects going on? No, those could all take a break for a couple months.
Rachel 98 said:
Does anyone know if hospitals are having a shortage of surgical masks? I know they aren't protective like the N95s are, but I thought they could potentially be useful to have infected patients wear. I work at a veterinary hospital and we have several unopened boxes.
mts6175 said:
Two questions -
1. Is someone who's had pneumonia in the last 12 months at a higher risk for it?
2. Has the question been asked if this can be spread by insect bite?
A doctor friend of mine told me about this website that shows where to donate and where those that need it can request it...https://getusppe.org/Rachel 98 said:
Oh wow, I didn't think there would actually be a shortage of surgical masks. I bet we have 8 boxes we could donate. Is the best way to just call a local hospital and ask? I'm in Austin.
Rachel 98 said:
Oh wow, I didn't think there would actually be a shortage of surgical masks. I bet we have 8 boxes we could donate. Is the best way to just call a local hospital and ask? I'm in Austin.
Reveille said:
Newest update!
https://www.facebook.com/1998386763777604/posts/2649154828700791/?sfnsn=mo
Complete Idiot said:
https://www.sciencealert.com/a-treatment-for-covid-19-might-already-exist-in-old-drugs-we-just-need-to-unlock-the-right-combination/amp
Moxley said:Complete Idiot said:
https://www.sciencealert.com/a-treatment-for-covid-19-might-already-exist-in-old-drugs-we-just-need-to-unlock-the-right-combination/amp
Thanks for posting this article, very easy to digest. I started a thread earlier today linking the actual study for anyone interested in academic research surrounding the biochemistry. It's a heavy read but easier to understand once you slog through it. This stuff is fascinating.
https://texags.com/forums/84/topics/3101998/last#last
The researchers demonstrated a biochemical link to the action of chloroquine and discuss the biochemical action of azithromycin as well. Also interesting reading about all of these other compounds that could possibly inhibit viral replication or occupy the same proteins on the host cell to prevent entry.
Reveille said:
Newest update!
https://www.facebook.com/1998386763777604/posts/2649154828700791/?sfnsn=mo
Currently, Dr Coates has a Facebook review of 4.0 out of 5 based on 23 reviews. If we wanted to show our gratitude for his service, we could help improve his feedback rating which will probably help his business.FriscoKid said:Reveille said:
Newest update!
https://www.facebook.com/1998386763777604/posts/2649154828700791/?sfnsn=mo
You are truly a badass for doing a really long and stressful day job and still taking time to post on Facebook and here also.
dshedd41 said:
Dr. Rev. or any other Ag docs,
My mom gave me some elderberry (the gummies kind) the other day and I just wanted to know more about the health benefits of elder berries. I know their gummies, but there easy and I'm sure they have some benefits.