COVID TREATMENTS
We recommend guidance provided by Truth for Health Foundation and the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS). There are four treatment strategies outlined by these resources:
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Pre-exposure/no known exposure
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Post-exposure
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Symptom onset
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Severe illness
This guidance generally classifies individuals into 4 categories, based upon age and risk:
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Under 50 with no comorbidities
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50 or older, OR under 50 with 1 comorbidity
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50 or older with 1 or more comorbidities
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Over 80
All references can be found in Truth for Health Foundation's at-home treatment guide and the AAPS' patient guide. The outline below simplifies these two guides for quick reference while providing self-service options for generally healthy individuals and references to medical professionals for COVID-positive patients.
Pre-Exposure/No Known Exposure
There is no need to consider daily use of preventative treatment unless you belong to a high-risk category. The high-risk categories are (ref: Flattening the Risk: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for COVID-19):
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Hypertension
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Diabetes
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Obesity
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Chronic kidney disease
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Asthma/emphysema/smoking
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Congestive heart failure
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Liver cirrhosis
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Malignancy/immune suppression
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Healthy, but over 80 years old
If you are not considered high-risk, simply consult with your pharmacist about the prophylactic use of the nutraceutical bundle described in the diagram on page 2 of this summary guide. Many pharmacies now create these bundles.
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If you are in one of these high-risk categories, please consult with your doctor about prophylactic use of the nutraceutical bundle described above, in addition to the preventative treatments outlined in Chapter 4 of Truth for Health's at-home treatment guide, specifically the "Prophylaxis Regimen" section.
Please go to our Doctors Who Care website to schedule an appointment.
Post-exposure
If you have been exposed to COVID, please refer to the diagram on page 2 of this summary guide and work with your pharmacist and/or doctor to begin the nutraceutical bundle as needed. Many pharmacies now create these bundles. In addition, you should consult with your doctor on the preventative treatments outlined in Chapter 4 of Truth for Health's at-home treatment guide, specifically the "Prophylaxis Regimen" section.
Please go to our Doctors Who Care website to schedule an appointment.
Symptom onset
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Upon the onset of symptoms, please refer to the diagram on page 2 of this summary guide and work with your doctor to begin early treatment as indicated. PLEASE NOTE THE TIMELINE IN THE DIAGRAM. If you are are over 50 and/or have one of the following conditions, it is imperative you have a trusted doctor that will administer early treatment:
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Obesity, Diabetes, or pre-diabetes (“metabolic syndrome”)
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Lung disease (COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, cystic fibrosis)
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Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease
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Kidney disease and/or Autoimmune disorders
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History of cancer treatment
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History of taking corticosteroids regularly
Please go to our Doctors Who Care website to schedule an appointment.
Hospital Treatment
We recommend the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance MATH+ Hospital Treatment protocol. This is a great 2-page summary that you should review with your doctor before admitting yourself or your loved one to the hospital.
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If you need help with a patient in the hospital, please call the Doctors Who Care hotline: 601-526-3372.