Novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19) Updates & Discussion

[pinball wizard]

How many ex-wives are there?

Only two. (so far - I mean, never say never, right?)

 

[lived666]

I think my second ex-wife used that.

It's not the boats fault if you don't know how to row.

 

[tcofran]

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[konfab]

 

[[)roi(]]

Problem is many of those address the symptoms, not the cause - ephedrine and its family being a vasodilator, antihistamines suppress the immune system.
Incorrect application can be catastrophic. The most famous example being loius washkansky - after a successful heart transplant Chris Barnard assumed organ rejection was occurring and pumped him full of antihistamine. The man died. It was the onset of pneumonia happening and the antihistamines killed off his immune system that was trying to fight the pneumonia.

That's one of the reasons why they limit how much a single customer can purchase; and why the internal pamphlet includes dosage instructions. You don't need anything exotic to kill yourself; too much aspirin will do that for you, and that's on the shelf i.e. not behind the counter.
As for treating the symptoms; that's always the case with a virus.

 

[Craig_]

That's one of the reasons why they limit how much a single customer can purchase; and why the internal pamphlet includes dosage instructions. You don't need anything exotic to kill yourself; too much aspirin will do that for you, and that's on the shelf i.e. not behind the counter.
As for treating the symptoms; that's always the case with a virus.

Grant is a doctor, you shouldn't argue with him over this kind of thing. That's like me arguing with with @Papa Smurf over fluffing things.

 

[The_Librarian]

Grant is a doctor, you shouldn't argue with him over this kind of thing. That's like me arguing with with @Papa Smurf over fluffing things.

Oh, is he now? I was always wondering about his knowledge of medical stuff...

 

[pinball wizard]

Grant is a doctor, you shouldn't argue with him over this kind of thing. That's like me arguing with with @Papa Smurf over fluffing things.

@Grant what about Tamiflu then?

 

[Craig_]

Oh, is he now? I was always wondering about his knowledge of medical stuff...

Has to be, he has way too much knowledge about these things, that plus he is rich, all that makes sense.

 

[flippakitten]

Jesus the WhatsApp BS That goes around is amazing. My sister got this from some group of a group.

"
This is how people in Canada are informed.

....

Ask them for the source.

COVID-19: Prevention and risks - Canada.ca

How COVID-19 spreads, quarantine, isolation, vaccination, vaccines, wearing a mask, ways you can slow the spread, who is at risk, personal preventative practices, community measures.

www.canada.ca

I actually wanted to post the Canadian goverments response. the info on there is thorough and really puts your mind at ease. Also note how far less people are panic buying over there.

COVID-19: Current situation - Canada.ca

Information for Canadians on COVID-19 (coronavirus) including current cases, risk, monitoring, COVID-19 variants and how to get updates.

www.canada.ca

 

[Grant]

So now all this talk of vitamins etc.. The most critical is protein when fighting infection.
Regular home things like peanut butter and eggs are loaded. ProNutro has about 20g protein per 100g serving.
Going a step further are products like Lifegain, which is similar to a multivit, but loaded with protein.
Going a step further for those with a weak or compromised immune system, something like Protifar, ramps things up quickly.

For those like chefdude, with a single cell immune system, have a blood test done, specifically for protein, albumin & prealbumin levels. It's a cheap and simple test.

To give an analagy, imagine a car going up a hill, it will need "x" amount of fuel to get to the top.
Now, add a trailer with a 1 ton load - the fuel consumption will be significantly higher.

Same applies with our body, "x" amount of protein is required to keep things going.
Introduce injury or infection and the demand increases. But there is only "x" amount to begin with - healing takes longer while the entire system is compromised due to insufficient protein delivery.

This is simple stuff, focus on the foundation and building blocks more than decoration and embellishments.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

Grant is a doctor, you shouldn't argue with him over this kind of thing. That's like me arguing with with @Papa Smurf over fluffing things.

exactly, but Grant is a butt doctor

 

[semaphore]

Sorry you’re not an expert , Droid is.

 

[Grant]

Grant is a doctor, you shouldn't argue with him over this kind of thing. That's like me arguing with with @Papa Smurf over fluffing things.

No, I'm not a doctor. By qualification a perfusionist (cardiovascular perfusion). My knowledge is limited to that area.

 

[TheJman]

Sorry you’re not an expert , Droid is.

This ... is the droid you're looking for?

 

[Grant]

exactly, but Grant is a butt doctor

Indeed, one with significant experience


Oh, peens as well. I consider myself an aficionado in that field.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

Indeed, one with significant experience

where is your bug out spot?
when this pandemic epidemic ma se naai virus starts infecting all of us in the cities where in the countryside are you off to?

 

[Sinbad]

Indeed, one with significant experience

But how is poultry applicable? This isn't bird flu

 

[Craig_]

No, I'm not a doctor. By qualification a perfusionist (cardiovascular perfusion). My knowledge is limited to that area.

I had to google that, it's close enough. I bet it's much closer at least than plumber, or whatever else droid is.

 

[lived666]

probably already posted but meh too many pages