Hochman said data shows masks are effective at reducing the odds of contracting COVID or spreading it to others, but she believes that people should assess their own risk tolerance when it comes to wearing masks in public. "I think it's really up to the individual and how much wha...
Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, several antivirals and other medications with antiviral properties have been explored as potential treatment options for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Information about the efficacy and sa...
Shortness of breath, dry cough, fatigue, fever and chills – by now, most people are familiar with the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19. But since the pandemic first hit the U.S. in early 2020, symptoms have evolved with subtle shifts in importance. Cold-like symptoms are gaining significanc...
And COVID-19 metrics are on the rise. New hospital admissions have been increasing for a month, surpassing the peak numbers during the late summer wave. The CDC warned that JN.1’s “rapid growth” compared to other strains raises a question: Could it drive an increase in infect...
What are corticosteroids used for, and what do corticosteroids do? These synthetic drugs mimic the action of cortisol, a hormone that is produced by our adrenal glands. Here's what to know.
Other authorized or approved antiviral drugs such as nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, remdesivir, and molnupiravir are, however, predicted to maintain activity against these sublineages and are key tools to reduce severe COVID-19 outcomes in vulnerable populations. A stepwise approach may be taken to ...
How is pneumonia after COVID-19 treated? If you have pneumonia, your doctor may treat it with a mix of antiviral medications and antibacterial antibiotics. Depending on how severe your case is, you may also need an IV to stay hydrated or supplemental oxygen if you're not getting enough. ...
Symptoms ofCOVID-19are already known to be similar to those of the common flu or cold, including fever,coughing, andbreathingdifficulties. However, the CDC has recently reported that people areexperiencing new symptoms such as repeated shaking or shiveringwith chills, muscle pain,headache, and new...
For most omicron COVID cases, particularly infections in those who are boosted and vaccinated, tend to remain mild and produce cold or flu-like symptoms. What kind of over-the-counter medicine can you use to treat mild...
Another WHO official, Abdirahman Mahamud, added that “these are known symptoms that already are part of COVID.” Will Arcturus Lead to Another COVID-19 Surge? Although the subvariant appears to be more transmissible than the current dominant strain in the U.S.,...