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- Title
N-acetylcysteine and mechanical ventilation risk in COVID-19.
- Authors
McLean, Wendy
- Abstract
The article offers information on N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a potent antioxidant that provides a stabilised form of cysteine, a precursor to glutathione, which reduces the risk for mechanical ventilation and mortality in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia. It mentions NAC potential impact in hospitalised patients with COVID-19 pneumonia in terms of progression to severe respiratory failure (SRF) and mortality; and also mentions quercetin as an adjunct to standard care.
- Subjects
ACETYLCYSTEINE; VIRAL pneumonia; COVID-19; ORAL drug administration; HOSPITAL mortality
- Publication
Australian Journal of Herbal & Naturopathic Medicine, 2021, Vol 33, Issue 3, p129
- ISSN
2209-119X
- Publication type
Article