Probably not. The vaccine is directed to a completely different group of microorganism. While it could reduce risk of a secondary infection, the pneumonia symptom of COVID19 appear to be caused directly by the virus rather than a secondary infection.jkc001 said:
My doctor recommended that I have the two vaccinations for preventing most pneumonias. I took his advice and got the shots although they were a few years apart. Is there any evidence to suggest that they may help to mitigate the effects of CV?
No but it was smart of you to do that. It will protect from other forms of pneumonia and the last place you want to be right now is admitted to a hospital unless you absolutely have to. They are doing everything they can to protect you there but the risk will still be high.jkc001 said:
My doctor recommended that I have the two vaccinations for preventing most pneumonias. I took his advice and got the shots although they were a few years apart. Is there any evidence to suggest that they may help to mitigate the effects of CV?
That is correct. If you are vitamin D deficient than by all means stay on it. But if you get ill there is a small chance it could increase the cytokines and cause you to potentially get worse. If you don't know your vitamin D status have it checked at your primary doctor's office.MAROON said:
He said to stop the D if you develop symptoms - unless I missed another update
Sounds more like your normal illness. Keep trying them they should get back to soon. We are all really overloaded with work right now. Working way more hours than normal and fielding a high volume of calls while trying to learn as much as we can about this virus.bonfarr said:
I suffer from chronic bronchitis and usually get a mild bout at this time every year that lasts for a week or two. About a week and a half ago I started getting the telltale signs of bronchitis with the post nasal drip and the nagging cough with the tickle in the bottom of.my throat. For the last week I have develop what feels like slight pressure in my right ear and started experiencing vertigo when sitting up or when rolling over in bed. The vertigo and ear pressure have never been associated with my bronchitis, I have been calling my doctor to see if I need to go in but they don't answer the phone.
Is this likely no big deal and will just go away like usual or should I definitely see a physician?
Remember nothing is proven at this point. But I think if you honestly think you have it, than increasing vitamins is what I would do. I would take 50mg Zinc, Get the Quercetin 1 g and instead of 1-2 per day take 2 twice per day. Take green tea a couple of times per day. Both of these are known zinc ionophores and you want to get as muc zinc intracellular as you can. Also increase Vit C to 2000mg per day as it is a good antioxidant. But i would only take that much until your test comes back. If negative decrease thost.FrioAg 00 said:
Question for the docs,
For someone in the early stages of symptoms (day 3) what should someone be doing while symptoms are mild but worsening?
I've got increasing chest congestion and pressure, and slight aches. I won't be tested until tomorrow by my provider (24 hour turnaround). Should I be pounding vitamins? Trying to sleep or at least lay down? Take a long walk?
I want to go into whatever this is as best I can.
MrJonMan said:
My job is essential and I'm still interacting with people daily (from a distance) and just out and about.
So, thanks again!
Just stopped to pick up some Vitamin C. Going to add that in with my multi vitamin.
I do not know my vitamin D levels, I started taking it last year when I had a broken bone, to help with calcium absorption. Just kept taking it since.
MAROON said:
The thing that is frustrating about all this is the level of misinformation. My wife just got a text from her know it all friend that a physician assistant said to not take melatonin, vitamin D, vitamin C, for Zinc. I told my wife I'm trusting my Aggie doctor on Texags!!
Also get a text to not take Advil. But it appears there is no study at this time to support that. Sorry if you have already commented on this (maybe we need a sticky message on page 1). Any advice on Advil to relieve fever?
Walking is good, but you MUST stay completely away from ANY other people. If you have trouble walking around your house that is a sign you must go to the hospital.FrioAg 00 said:
THANK YOU!
How about light movement such as walking, good or bad for lungs at this point?
Should I be trying to cough this crap up 94 trying to remain still?
Doubt that would be an issue as it is just the regular daily allowance but can't say for sure.Lester Freamon said:
My multi has 100% DV D-3. Is this something I should stop taking if sick? TIA
Cured because they died... 919 died within 24 hours. Gallows humor.aggieduke said:
Friend of mine just said there is a facebook movement about over 925 patients cured in 24hrs in Italy.
Anything to this? Sorry....I dont really facebook and dont know how to post links but it was pretty easy to find with a simple search.
There are likely plenty of people who have recovered (cured?). There is a 90yo in Washington from the retirement home that recovered and went home.3rd Generation Ag said:
There is a youtube video about the cures in Italy with no documentation. It shows a supposedly cured patient being appauded as they are wheeled out of at least one area of the hospital. I am highly suspicious. People are using this to justify saying to heck with SIP, I am going back to life as normal.
Not trying to be critical, but anything someone tells me that starts out as I saw on facebook I immediately am skeptical. They also had 900 and something people die in Italy yesterday. Also, we know that 98% or better will survive this so there will be lots more people survive this than die from it.aggieduke said:
Friend of mine just said there is a facebook movement about over 925 patients cured in 24hrs in Italy.
Anything to this? Sorry....I dont really facebook and dont know how to post links but it was pretty easy to find with a simple search.
Madagascar said:
Doctor, would you have a favorite cough medicine to take with this illness? Would benzonatate be ok?
